Frost dates for 26504 — Morgantown, WV
Last spring frostApr 26median date
First fall frostOct 23median date
Growing season180 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Morgantown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Morgantown falls between April 10 and May 12, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 9 and November 3.
- The median last frost is 3 days later than the West Virginia median of Apr 23.
- Its 180-day growing season is longer than 43% of the 745 West Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 4 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 113 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Pittsburgh, PA, 96 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 6 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 10 |
| 50% (median) | April 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 9 |
| 50% (median) | October 23 |
| 90% (late) | November 3 |
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 Morgantown, WV
Frost dates for 26504 — Morgantown, WV — last frost Apr 26, first frost Oct 23, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to May 3Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 17Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17
Transplant outside: May 10 to May 31
Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Nov 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Morgantown, WV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Mar 29 – May 3 | Aug 28 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Broccoli | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Okra | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 17 – May 31 | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Basil | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 22 – May 3 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 17 | May 3 – May 17 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | — | May 3 – May 17 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | — | May 3 – May 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 5 – May 3 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 5 – May 3 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 3 – May 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 10 – May 31 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 9 – Nov 13 |
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 Morgantown L&D, WV weather station, 12 km away (elevation 827 ft (252 m)).
ZIP codes in Morgantown: 26501 26502 26504 26505 26506 26507 26508
Frost dates near Morgantown
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Morgantown, WV?
The median last spring frost in Morgantown, WV is April 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Morgantown, WV?
The median first fall frost is October 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 9.
How long is the growing season in Morgantown, WV?
About 180 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Morgantown, WV?
Morgantown, WV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.