Frost dates for 25639Peach Creek, WV
The average last spring frost in Peach Creek is April 8 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 208 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 8
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 208 days
Safer after Apr 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 156 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 21 · May 6 | Oct 11 · Oct 25 · Nov 5 | 186 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 8 · Apr 21 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 | 208 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 8 · Mar 28 · Apr 12 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 230 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Peach Creek
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – May 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jul 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jun 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 1 – May 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 25639 is matched to the NOAA station Logan, WV, 1 km away, at 672 ft elevation (7 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, WV (used) | 672 ft | Apr 8 | Nov 2 |
| Madison 3Nnw, WV | 689 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 27 |
| Rd Bailey Lake, WV | 1,277 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
| Williamson, WV | 760 ft | Apr 8 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Peach Creek
- Henlawson, WV 25624 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Logan, WV 25601 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Mount Gay, WV 25637 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Stollings, WV 25646 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Wilkinson, WV 25653 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Ethel, WV 25076 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Pecks Mill, WV 25547 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Verdunville, WV 25649 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Peach Creek, WV?
- For ZIP code 25639, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Logan, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 21.
- When is the first frost in Peach Creek, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 25639?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 208 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.