Last frost date in Parkersburg, West Virginia
April 14
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 2.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Parkersburg (USW00013867), 1.6 miles from Parkersburg, elevation 620 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Vienna, so its frost dates are the same as Parkersburg's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 31 | Apr 14 | May 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Oct 30 | Nov 12 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 197
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 9 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 105
What to plant now in Parkersburg
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Parkersburg: April 14
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Parkersburg: October 30
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in West Virginia
- St. Albans 63 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Clarksburg 63 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Charleston 63 mi · last frost Apr 16
- South Charleston 64 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Wheeling 72 mi · last frost Apr 20
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