Last spring frost
Apr 10
Frost Dates for Ghent, WV
First fall frost
Oct 30
Growing season
200 days
Hardiness zone
6b
In an average year around Ghent, WV, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 10 and the first fall frost is about Oct 30, giving roughly a 200-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 28 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 14 | Apr 27 | Apr 12 |
| Freeze (32°F) | May 3 | Apr 10 | Mar 28 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 10 | Mar 30 | Mar 13 |
| Severe (24°F) | Apr 2 | Mar 18 | Feb 27 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 14 | May 8 | May 4 | Apr 30 | Apr 27 | Apr 23 | Apr 20 | Apr 17 | Apr 12 |
| 32°F | May 3 | Apr 23 | Apr 18 | Apr 14 | Apr 10 | Apr 7 | Apr 4 | Apr 1 | Mar 28 |
| 28°F | Apr 10 | Apr 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 1 | Mar 30 | Mar 27 | Mar 23 | Mar 18 | Mar 13 |
| 24°F | Apr 2 | Mar 29 | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 10 | Mar 5 | Feb 27 |
| 20°F | Mar 23 | Mar 18 | Mar 13 | Mar 8 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 26 | Feb 18 | Feb 9 |
| 16°F | Mar 15 | Mar 7 | Mar 3 | Feb 28 | Feb 23 | Feb 16 | Feb 10 | Feb 4 | Jan 27 |
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 9 | Oct 21 | Nov 1 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 10 |
| Hard (28°F) | Oct 27 | Nov 8 | Nov 24 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 4 | Nov 20 | Dec 7 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 9 | Oct 13 | Oct 16 | Oct 19 | Oct 21 | Oct 24 | Oct 26 | Oct 28 | Nov 1 |
| 32°F | Oct 17 | Oct 22 | Oct 25 | Oct 28 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 10 |
| 28°F | Oct 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 8 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 19 | Nov 24 |
| 24°F | Nov 4 | Nov 9 | Nov 13 | Nov 17 | Nov 20 | Nov 24 | Nov 28 | Dec 1 | Dec 7 |
| 20°F | Nov 14 | Nov 22 | Nov 26 | Nov 30 | Dec 2 | Dec 6 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 | Dec 25 |
| 16°F | Nov 29 | Dec 4 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 | Dec 19 | Dec 25 | Dec 30 | Jan 4 | Jan 14 |
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
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Bluestone Lake, Wv, about 7 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 1,390 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.
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 Ghent, WV?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Ghent, WV is about Apr 10. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 28.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Ghent, WV typically arrives about Oct 30. 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 10 on average, or Mar 28 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 200 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