Frost dates for 26268Glady, WV
The average last spring frost in Glady is May 7 and the average first fall frost is October 6, giving a typical growing season of about 150 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 7
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 6
- Growing season
- 150 days
Safer after May 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 185 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) | May 3 · May 21 · Jun 5 | Sep 12 · Sep 27 · Oct 9 | 128 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 7 · May 26 | Sep 22 · Oct 6 · Oct 20 | 150 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 26 · May 14 | Oct 3 · Oct 18 · Oct 31 | 173 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Glady
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 6 – Jun 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 26 – Oct 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26268 is matched to the NOAA station Kumbrabow, WV, 27.1 km away, at 3,235 ft elevation (659 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumbrabow, WV (used) | 3,235 ft | May 7 | Oct 6 |
| Glady 1 N, WV | 2,840 ft | May 15 | Oct 3 |
| Elkins Randolph Co Ap, WV | 1,979 ft | May 5 | Oct 12 |
| Bartow 1S, WV | 3,025 ft | May 9 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Glady
- Dailey, WV 26259 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Beverly, WV 26253 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Valley Bend, WV 26293 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Mill Creek, WV 26280 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Huttonsville, WV 26273 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Elkins, WV 26241 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Bowden, WV 26254 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Mabie, WV 26278 · last May 5, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Glady, WV?
- For ZIP code 26268, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Kumbrabow, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 26.
- When is the first frost in Glady, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 26268?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 150 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.