Frost dates for 26818Fisher, WV
The average last spring frost in Fisher is April 29 and the average first fall frost is October 15, giving a typical growing season of about 167 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 29
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 15
- Growing season
- 167 days
Safer after May 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 177 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 24 · May 10 · May 25 | Sep 22 · Oct 6 · Oct 19 | 149 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 16 · Apr 29 · May 17 | Sep 30 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 167 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 3 · Apr 17 · May 5 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 5 | 189 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Fisher
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 29 – Jun 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Jun 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – Jun 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 5 – Nov 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26818 is matched to the NOAA station Moorefield 1 Sse, WV, 6.7 km away, at 890 ft elevation (452 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorefield 1 Sse, WV (used) | 890 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Petersburg, WV | 960 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Lost Rvr, WV | 1,690 ft | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| Davis 3Se, WV | 3,715 ft | May 9 | Oct 10 |
Frost dates near Fisher
- Lahmansville, WV 26731 · last May 3, first Oct 12
- Moorefield, WV 26836 · last Apr 29, first Oct 15
- Old Fields, WV 26845 · last Apr 29, first Oct 15
- Petersburg, WV 26847 · last Apr 23, first Oct 20
- Maysville, WV 26833 · last Apr 23, first Oct 20
- Baker, WV 26801 · last May 3, first Oct 12
- Purgitsville, WV 26852 · last Apr 30, first Oct 15
- Cabins, WV 26855 · last Apr 30, first Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fisher, WV?
- For ZIP code 26818, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Moorefield 1 Sse, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 17.
- When is the first frost in Fisher, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 26818?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 167 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.