Frost dates for 26443Troy, WV
The average last spring frost in Troy is April 23 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 23
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (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 21 · May 4 · May 21 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 28 | 164 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 9 · Apr 23 · May 12 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 5 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 16 | 208 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Troy
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 6 |
| 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 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 6 |
| 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 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Jun 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Apr 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – Jun 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26443 is matched to the NOAA station Weston, WV, 24.8 km away, at 1,023 ft elevation (30 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston, WV (used) | 1,023 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 26 |
| Glenville, WV | 738 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 24 |
| W Union 2, WV | 806 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 21 |
| Stonewall Jackson Dam, WV | 1,045 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Troy
- Alum Bridge, WV 26321 · last Apr 26, first Oct 23
- Coxs Mills, WV 26342 · last Apr 25, first Oct 24
- Auburn, WV 26325 · last Apr 26, first Oct 17
- New Milton, WV 26411 · last Apr 28, first Oct 21
- Camden, WV 26338 · last Apr 23, first Oct 26
- Linn, WV 26384 · last Apr 25, first Oct 24
- Berea, WV 26327 · last Apr 26, first Oct 17
- Glenville, WV 26351 · last Apr 25, first Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Troy, WV?
- For ZIP code 26443, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Weston, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 12.
- When is the first frost in Troy, 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 26443?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.