Frost dates for 26623Frametown, WV
The average last spring frost in Frametown is April 20 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 20
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 168 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 18 · May 2 · May 19 | Oct 5 · Oct 15 · Oct 28 | 166 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 20 · May 9 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 4 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 9 · Apr 22 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 206 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Frametown
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 20 – May 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Jun 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Apr 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26623 is matched to the NOAA station Gassaway, WV, 8.8 km away, at 848 ft elevation (61 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gassaway, WV (used) | 848 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 25 |
| Sutton Lake, WV | 868 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 28 |
| Rosedale 3 Nnw, WV | 750 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 19 |
| Glenville, WV | 738 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Frametown
- Gassaway, WV 26624 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Duck, WV 25063 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Rosedale, WV 26636 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Little Birch, WV 26629 · last Apr 22, first Oct 28
- Nebo, WV 25141 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Dille, WV 26617 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Exchange, WV 26619 · last Apr 22, first Oct 28
- Sutton, WV 26601 · last Apr 22, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Frametown, WV?
- For ZIP code 26623, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gassaway, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Frametown, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 26623?
- 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.