Dallas, WV frost dates
Last spring frostApr 20median date
First fall frostOct 29median date
Growing season192 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Dallas compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Dallas falls between April 5 and May 6, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 15 and November 10.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the West Virginia median of Apr 23.
- Its 192-day growing season is longer than 71% 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 111 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Pittsburgh, PA, 69 km away, the last frost here is 4 days earlier than there and the growing season is 6 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 5 |
| 50% (median) | April 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 15 |
| 50% (median) | October 29 |
| 90% (late) | November 10 |
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 Dallas, WV
Dallas, WV frost dates — last frost Apr 20, first frost Oct 29, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Transplant outside: May 4 to May 25
Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Dallas, WV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 23 – Apr 27 | Sep 3 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Okra | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Basil | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 27 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 11 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 6 – May 4 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 4 – May 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 15 – Nov 19 |
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, WV weather station, 17 km away (elevation 646 ft (197 m)).
Frost dates near Dallas
- Triadelphia Apr 20 · Oct 29
- Valley Grove Apr 23 · Oct 25
- Mcmechen Apr 20 · Oct 29
- Glen Dale Apr 26 · Oct 21
- Wheeling Apr 18 · Nov 1
- Benwood Apr 20 · Oct 29
- Moundsville Apr 26 · Oct 21
- Glen Easton Apr 26 · Oct 21
- Cameron Apr 26 · Oct 21
- West Liberty Apr 23 · Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dallas, WV?
The median last spring frost in Dallas, WV is April 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Dallas, WV?
The median first fall frost is October 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 15.
How long is the growing season in Dallas, WV?
About 192 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Dallas, WV?
Dallas, WV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.