Thomas, WV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 9median date
First fall frostOct 10median date
Growing season154 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Thomas compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Thomas falls between April 24 and May 25, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 27 and October 22.
- The median last frost is 16 days later than the West Virginia median of Apr 23.
- Its 154-day growing season is longer than 3% 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 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 142 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Harrisonburg, VA, 95 km away, the last frost here is 18 days later than there and the growing season is 31 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 24 |
| 50% (median) | May 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 27 |
| 50% (median) | October 10 |
| 90% (late) | October 22 |
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 Thomas, WV
Thomas, WV frost dates — last frost May 9, first frost Oct 10, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 23 to May 30Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30
Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 13
Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 31
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Thomas, WV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Apr 11 – May 16 | Aug 15 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Broccoli | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Okra | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 30 – Jun 13 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — |
| Basil | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 4 – May 16 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | May 23 – May 30 | May 16 – May 30 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | — | May 16 – May 30 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | — | May 16 – May 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 25 – May 23 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 16 – May 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 23 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 26 – Oct 31 |
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 Davis 3se, WV weather station, 8 km away (elevation 3,714 ft (1,132 m)).
Frost dates near Thomas
- Red Creek Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Davis May 9 · Oct 10
- Hendricks Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Hambleton Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Eglon May 13 · Oct 3
- Parsons Apr 24 · Oct 24
- Bayard May 13 · Oct 3
- Aurora Apr 28 · Oct 23
- Gormania May 13 · Oct 3
- Dryfork May 7 · Oct 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Thomas, WV?
The median last spring frost in Thomas, WV is May 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Thomas, WV?
The median first fall frost is October 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 27.
How long is the growing season in Thomas, WV?
About 154 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Thomas, WV?
Thomas, WV is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.