Creston, WV frost dates
Last spring frostApr 29median date
First fall frostOct 19median date
Growing season173 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Creston compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Creston falls between April 16 and May 16, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 8 and November 1.
- The median last frost is 6 days later than the West Virginia median of Apr 23.
- Its 173-day growing season is longer than 24% of the 745 West Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 7 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 136 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 16 |
| 50% (median) | April 29 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 8 |
| 50% (median) | October 19 |
| 90% (late) | November 1 |
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 Creston, WV
Creston, WV frost dates — last frost Apr 29, first frost Oct 19, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 3
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to May 6Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 13 to May 20Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 6Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 27Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20
Transplant outside: May 13 to Jun 3
Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Nov 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Creston, WV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Apr 1 – May 6 | Aug 24 – Sep 21 |
| Kale | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Broccoli | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Okra | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 20 – Jun 3 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — |
| Basil | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 25 – May 6 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | May 13 – May 20 | May 6 – May 20 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | — | May 6 – May 20 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | — | May 6 – May 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 8 – May 6 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 8 – May 6 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 15 – May 13 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 6 – May 27 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 6 – May 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 13 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 5 – Nov 9 |
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 Creston, WV weather station, 4 km away (elevation 650 ft (198 m)).
Frost dates near Creston
- Munday Apr 29 · Oct 19
- Big Bend Apr 26 · Oct 20
- Brohard Apr 29 · Oct 19
- Grantsville Apr 26 · Oct 20
- Arnoldsburg Apr 26 · Oct 20
- Mount Zion Apr 26 · Oct 20
- Big Springs Apr 26 · Oct 20
- Macfarlan Apr 29 · Oct 19
- Palestine May 1 · Oct 14
- Spencer Apr 30 · Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Creston, WV?
The median last spring frost in Creston, WV is April 29. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Creston, WV?
The median first fall frost is October 19, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 8.
How long is the growing season in Creston, WV?
About 173 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Creston, WV?
Creston, WV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.