Frost dates for 26283Montrose, WV
The average last spring frost in Montrose is April 24 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 182 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 24
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 182 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 172 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 20 · May 4 · May 21 | Oct 4 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 24 · May 11 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 182 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 10 · Apr 30 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 206 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Montrose
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 24 – May 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 10 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Jun 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Apr 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26283 is matched to the NOAA station Parsons 3 Se, WV, 13.7 km away, at 1,775 ft elevation (650 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons 3 Se, WV (used) | 1,775 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 24 |
| Belington, WV | 1,769 ft | May 6 | Oct 13 |
| Elkins Randolph Co Ap, WV | 1,979 ft | May 5 | Oct 12 |
| Elkins 21 Ene, WV | 3,390 ft | May 7 | Oct 7 |
Frost dates near Montrose
- Kerens, WV 26276 · last May 5, first Oct 12
- Parsons, WV 26287 · last Apr 24, first Oct 24
- Hambleton, WV 26269 · last Apr 24, first Oct 24
- Hendricks, WV 26271 · last Apr 24, first Oct 24
- Belington, WV 26250 · last May 6, first Oct 13
- Moatsville, WV 26405 · last Apr 24, first Oct 24
- Junior, WV 26275 · last May 6, first Oct 13
- Red Creek, WV 26289 · last May 15, first Oct 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Montrose, WV?
- For ZIP code 26283, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Parsons 3 Se, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Montrose, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 26283?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 182 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.