Frost dates for 43906Bellaire, OH
The average last spring frost in Bellaire is April 20 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 20
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after May 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 15 (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 17 · Apr 30 · May 17 | Oct 5 · Oct 18 · Oct 31 | 169 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 20 · May 6 | Oct 15 · Oct 29 · Nov 10 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 29 · Nov 9 · Nov 22 | 216 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bellaire
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 9 |
| 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 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 9 |
| 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 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Jun 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Apr 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43906 is matched to the NOAA station Wheeling, WV, 5 km away, at 645 ft elevation (382 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV (used) | 645 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 29 |
| Moundsville, WV | 620 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 21 |
| Pike Island(Lock & Dam), WV | 640 ft | Apr 18 | Nov 1 |
| Wheeling Ohio Co Ap, WV | 1,179 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Bellaire
- Benwood, WV 26031 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Mcmechen, WV 26040 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Neffs, OH 43940 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Shadyside, OH 43947 · last Apr 26, first Oct 21
- Bridgeport, OH 43912 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Lansing, OH 43934 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Blaine, OH 43909 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Glen Dale, WV 26038 · last Apr 26, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bellaire, OH?
- For ZIP code 43906, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wheeling, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 6.
- When is the first frost in Bellaire, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 43906?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 192 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.