Glady, WV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 15median date
First fall frostOct 3median date
Growing season141 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Glady compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Glady falls between April 28 and May 31, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 20 and October 15.
- The median last frost is 22 days later than the West Virginia median of Apr 23.
- Its 141-day growing season is among the shortest of the 745 West Virginia places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 14 days later than the zone 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 168 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Harrisonburg, VA, 89 km away, the last frost here is 24 days later than there and the growing season is 44 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 28 |
| 50% (median) | May 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 20 |
| 50% (median) | October 3 |
| 90% (late) | October 15 |
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 Glady, WV
Glady, WV frost dates — last frost May 15, first frost Oct 3, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19Sow outdoors: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Jul 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 19
Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Glady, WV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 17 – May 22 | Aug 8 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Okra | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — |
| Basil | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 22 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 22 – Jun 12 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 19 – Oct 24 |
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 Glady 1 N, WV weather station, 10 km away (elevation 2,841 ft (866 m)).
Frost dates near Glady
- Dailey May 5 · Oct 12
- Beverly May 5 · Oct 12
- Valley Bend May 5 · Oct 12
- Mill Creek May 7 · Oct 6
- Huttonsville May 7 · Oct 6
- Elkins May 5 · Oct 12
- Bowden May 15 · Oct 3
- Mabie May 5 · Oct 12
- Whitmer May 15 · Oct 3
- Bartow May 9 · Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Glady, WV?
The median last spring frost in Glady, WV is May 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Glady, WV?
The median first fall frost is October 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 20.
How long is the growing season in Glady, WV?
About 141 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Glady, WV?
Glady, WV is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.