Beverly, WV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 5median date
First fall frostOct 12median date
Growing season160 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Beverly compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Beverly falls between April 20 and May 21, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 1 and October 25.
- The median last frost is 12 days later than the West Virginia median of Apr 23.
- Its 160-day growing season is longer than 10% of the 745 West Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 6 days later than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 136 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Harrisonburg, VA, 97 km away, the last frost here is 14 days later than there and the growing season is 25 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 20 |
| 50% (median) | May 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 1 |
| 50% (median) | October 12 |
| 90% (late) | October 25 |
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 Beverly, WV
Beverly, WV frost dates — last frost May 5, first frost Oct 12, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 9
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 19 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 12Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 19Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 9
Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Nov 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Beverly, WV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 7 – May 12 | Aug 17 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Broccoli | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Okra | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 26 – Jun 9 | May 26 – Jun 9 | — |
| Basil | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 31 – May 12 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | May 19 – May 26 | May 12 – May 26 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | — | May 12 – May 26 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | — | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 14 – May 12 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 14 – May 12 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 21 – May 19 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 12 – Jun 2 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 19 – Jun 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 28 – Nov 2 |
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 Elkins Randolph Co Ap, WV weather station, 6 km away (elevation 1,978 ft (603 m)).
Frost dates near Beverly
- Dailey May 5 · Oct 12
- Valley Bend May 5 · Oct 12
- Glady May 15 · Oct 3
- Elkins May 5 · Oct 12
- Mabie May 5 · Oct 12
- Coalton May 5 · Oct 12
- Mill Creek May 7 · Oct 6
- Norton May 6 · Oct 13
- Bowden May 15 · Oct 3
- Junior May 6 · Oct 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Beverly, WV?
The median last spring frost in Beverly, WV is May 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Beverly, WV?
The median first fall frost is October 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 1.
How long is the growing season in Beverly, WV?
About 160 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Beverly, WV?
Beverly, WV is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.