Caldwell, WV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 2median date
First fall frostOct 13median date
Growing season164 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Caldwell compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Caldwell falls between April 17 and May 19, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 1 and October 29.
- The median last frost is 9 days later than the West Virginia median of Apr 23.
- Its 164-day growing season is longer than 17% of the 745 West Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 10 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 139 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Roanoke, VA, 68 km away, the last frost here is 29 days later than there and the growing season is 48 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 17 |
| 50% (median) | May 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 1 |
| 50% (median) | October 13 |
| 90% (late) | October 29 |
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 Caldwell, WV
Caldwell, WV frost dates — last frost May 2, first frost Oct 13, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to May 9Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 11
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Transplant outside: May 16 to Jun 6
Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Nov 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Caldwell, WV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 4 – May 9 | Aug 18 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Broccoli | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Okra | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 23 – Jun 6 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Basil | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Jul 21 – Aug 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 28 – May 9 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 23 | May 9 – May 23 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 29 – Nov 3 |
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 White Sulphur Springs, WV weather station, 8 km away (elevation 1,919 ft (585 m)).
Frost dates near Caldwell
- Lewisburg May 3 · Oct 9
- Fairlea May 3 · Oct 9
- White Sulphur Springs May 2 · Oct 13
- Ronceverte May 3 · Oct 9
- Maxwelton May 3 · Oct 9
- Secondcreek Apr 30 · Oct 12
- Frankford May 3 · Oct 9
- Asbury Apr 26 · Oct 17
- Sinks Grove Apr 26 · Oct 17
- Gap Mills Apr 30 · Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Caldwell, WV?
The median last spring frost in Caldwell, WV is May 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Caldwell, WV?
The median first fall frost is October 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 1.
How long is the growing season in Caldwell, WV?
About 164 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Caldwell, WV?
Caldwell, WV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.