Bethany, WV frost dates
Last spring frostApr 23median date
First fall frostOct 25median date
Growing season185 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Bethany compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bethany falls between April 6 and May 10, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 10 and November 8.
- The median last frost is the same as the West Virginia median of Apr 23.
- Its 185-day growing season is longer than 60% of the 745 West Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 6b, where the median is Apr 22.
- The weather station records an average of 108 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Pittsburgh, PA, 53 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 6 |
| 50% (median) | April 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 10 |
| 50% (median) | October 25 |
| 90% (late) | November 8 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Bethany, WV
Bethany, WV frost dates — last frost Apr 23, first frost Oct 25, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
JFMAMJJASOND
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 7 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14
Transplant outside: May 7 to May 28
Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bethany, WV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Mar 26 – Apr 30 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Okra | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 14 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Basil | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 30 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | May 7 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 7 – May 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 11 – Nov 15 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Wheeling Ohio Co Ap, WV weather station, 9 km away (elevation 1,178 ft (359 m)).
Frost dates near Bethany
- West Liberty Apr 23 · Oct 25
- Wellsburg Apr 23 · Oct 25
- Beech Bottom Apr 23 · Oct 25
- Windsor Heights Apr 23 · Oct 25
- Short Creek Apr 23 · Oct 25
- Valley Grove Apr 23 · Oct 25
- Follansbee Apr 29 · Oct 20
- Wheeling Apr 18 · Nov 1
- Colliers Apr 29 · Oct 20
- Triadelphia Apr 20 · Oct 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bethany, WV?
The median last spring frost in Bethany, WV is April 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bethany, WV?
The median first fall frost is October 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 10.
How long is the growing season in Bethany, WV?
About 185 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bethany, WV?
Bethany, WV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.