Frost dates for 26184Waverly, WV
The average last spring frost in Waverly is April 23 and the average first fall frost is October 22, giving a typical growing season of about 180 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 23
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 22
- Growing season
- 180 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 171 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 19 · May 2 · May 20 | Sep 29 · Oct 12 · Oct 24 | 157 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 7 · Apr 23 · May 11 | Oct 8 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 180 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 9 · Apr 27 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 205 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Waverly
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 23 – May 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jul 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Aug 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Jun 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Apr 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – Jun 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 12 – Nov 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26184 is matched to the NOAA station Parkersburg Wood Co Ap, WV, 5.9 km away, at 831 ft elevation (17 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Wood Co Ap, WV (used) | 831 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 22 |
| Marietta Wwtp, OH | 610 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 27 |
| Parkersburg, WV | 620 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
| Newport, OH | 676 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Waverly
- Williamstown, WV 26187 · last Apr 18, first Oct 27
- Parkersburg, WV 26104 · last Apr 14, first Oct 30
- Belmont, WV 26134 · last Apr 23, first Oct 26
- Vienna, WV 26105 · last Apr 14, first Oct 30
- Davisville, WV 26142 · last Apr 14, first Oct 30
- Marietta, OH 45750 · last Apr 18, first Oct 27
- Mineral Wells, WV 26120 · last Apr 14, first Oct 30
- Walker, WV 26180 · last Apr 14, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Waverly, WV?
- For ZIP code 26184, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Parkersburg Wood Co Ap, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Waverly, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 26184?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 180 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.