Frost dates for 25704Huntington, WV
The average last spring frost in Huntington is April 14 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 195 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 195 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 162 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 9 · Apr 27 · May 15 | Oct 6 · Oct 17 · Oct 27 | 172 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 14 · May 3 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 195 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 14 · Mar 31 · Apr 16 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 21 | 220 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Huntington
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 14 – May 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 7 – May 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 25704 is matched to the NOAA station Huntington Tri State Ap, WV, 5 km away, at 824 ft elevation (47 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Tri State Ap, WV (used) | 824 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 26 |
| Huntington Swg Pl, WV | 520 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 30 |
| S Pt, OH | 553 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 30 |
| Ashland, KY | 560 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Huntington
- Kenova, WV 25530 · last Apr 12, first Oct 30
- Shoals, WV 25562 · last Apr 12, first Oct 30
- Ceredo, WV 25507 · last Apr 12, first Oct 30
- Huntington, WV 25701 · last Apr 12, first Oct 30
- South Point, OH 45680 · last Apr 16, first Oct 30
- Lavalette, WV 25535 · last Apr 14, first Oct 26
- Chesapeake, OH 45619 · last Apr 14, first Oct 26
- Catlettsburg, KY 41129 · last Apr 16, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Huntington, WV?
- For ZIP code 25704, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Huntington Tri State Ap, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Huntington, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 25704?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 195 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.