Frost dates for 26250Belington, WV
The average last spring frost in Belington is May 6 and the average first fall frost is October 13, giving a typical growing season of about 159 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 13
- Growing season
- 159 days
Safer after May 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 184 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 30 · May 16 · May 30 | Sep 21 · Oct 2 · Oct 14 | 140 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 20 · May 6 · May 23 | Oct 1 · Oct 13 · Oct 25 | 159 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 7 · Apr 24 · May 15 | Oct 9 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 180 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Belington
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 | Apr 5 – Jun 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jun 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 6 – Jun 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 3 – Nov 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26250 is matched to the NOAA station Belington, WV, 1.4 km away, at 1,769 ft elevation (26 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belington, WV (used) | 1,769 ft | May 6 | Oct 13 |
| Elkins Randolph Co Ap, WV | 1,979 ft | May 5 | Oct 12 |
| Buckhannon, WV | 1,455 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 20 |
| Parsons 3 Se, WV | 1,775 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Belington
- Junior, WV 26275 · last May 6, first Oct 13
- Norton, WV 26285 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Coalton, WV 26257 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Elkins, WV 26241 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Kerens, WV 26276 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Montrose, WV 26283 · last Apr 24, first Oct 24
- Ellamore, WV 26267 · last Apr 26, first Oct 21
- Mabie, WV 26278 · last May 5, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Belington, WV?
- For ZIP code 26250, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Belington, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 23.
- When is the first frost in Belington, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 26250?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 159 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.