Last spring frost
Apr 7
Frost Dates for Powellton, WV
First fall frost
Nov 4
Growing season
209 days
Hardiness zone
7a
In an average year around Powellton, WV, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 7 and the first fall frost is about Nov 4, giving roughly a 209-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 26 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | May 8 | Apr 22 | Apr 8 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 23 | Apr 7 | Mar 26 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 9 | Mar 27 | Mar 9 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 29 | Mar 12 | Feb 22 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 8 | May 2 | Apr 29 | Apr 25 | Apr 22 | Apr 20 | Apr 16 | Apr 13 | Apr 8 |
| 32°F | Apr 23 | Apr 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 10 | Apr 7 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 31 | Mar 26 |
| 28°F | Apr 9 | Apr 4 | Apr 1 | Mar 30 | Mar 27 | Mar 22 | Mar 19 | Mar 15 | Mar 9 |
| 24°F | Mar 29 | Mar 25 | Mar 19 | Mar 16 | Mar 12 | Mar 8 | Mar 4 | Feb 28 | Feb 22 |
| 20°F | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 27 | Feb 22 | Feb 14 | Feb 8 |
| 16°F | Mar 12 | Mar 5 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 17 | Feb 12 | Feb 7 | Feb 1 | Jan 22 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 13 | Oct 27 | Nov 7 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 24 | Nov 4 | Nov 16 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 1 | Nov 14 | Dec 1 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 12 | Nov 29 | Dec 19 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 13 | Oct 18 | Oct 21 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 29 | Oct 31 | Nov 3 | Nov 7 |
| 32°F | Oct 24 | Oct 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 11 | Nov 16 |
| 28°F | Nov 1 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 17 | Nov 21 | Nov 25 | Dec 1 |
| 24°F | Nov 12 | Nov 16 | Nov 21 | Nov 25 | Nov 29 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 10 | Dec 19 |
| 20°F | Nov 23 | Nov 30 | Dec 3 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 | Dec 19 | Dec 23 | Dec 28 | Jan 4 |
| 16°F | Dec 7 | Dec 16 | Dec 22 | Dec 26 | Dec 30 | Jan 2 | Jan 8 | Jan 14 | Jan 22 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Powellton, WV?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Powellton, WV is about Apr 7. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 26.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Powellton, WV typically arrives about Nov 4. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 7 on average, or Mar 26 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 209 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026