Frost dates for 26704Augusta, WV
The average last spring frost in Augusta is May 6 and the average first fall frost is October 12, 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 12
- Growing season
- 159 days
Safer after May 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 29 (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 | 139 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 21 · May 6 · May 22 | Sep 29 · Oct 12 · Oct 24 | 159 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 21 · May 11 | Oct 7 · Oct 23 · Nov 3 | 183 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Augusta
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 22 |
| 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 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| 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 12 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Jun 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 6 – Jun 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 2 – Nov 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26704 is matched to the NOAA station Wardensville R M Farm, WV, 21.6 km away, at 960 ft elevation (208 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardensville R M Farm, WV (used) | 960 ft | May 6 | Oct 12 |
| Romney 1 Sw, WV | 720 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Star Tannery, VA | 950 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 17 |
| Cacapon St Pk #2, WV | 958 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
Frost dates near Augusta
- Shanks, WV 26761 · last Apr 26, first Oct 18
- Slanesville, WV 25444 · last Apr 23, first Oct 21
- Capon Bridge, WV 26711 · last May 6, first Oct 12
- Delray, WV 26714 · last May 6, first Oct 12
- Romney, WV 26757 · last Apr 26, first Oct 18
- Yellow Spring, WV 26865 · last May 6, first Oct 12
- High View, WV 26808 · last Apr 26, first Oct 17
- Points, WV 25437 · last Apr 23, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Augusta, WV?
- For ZIP code 26704, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wardensville R M Farm, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 22.
- When is the first frost in Augusta, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 26704?
- 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.