Last frost date in South Charleston, West Virginia
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 13.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Charleston WFO (USC00461579), 1.9 miles from South Charleston, elevation 918 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | May 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 180
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 11 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 116
What to plant now in South Charleston
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 South Charleston: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 South Charleston: October 20
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
- Charleston 4 mi · last frost Apr 16
- St. Albans 6 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Huntington 40 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Beckley 49 mi · last frost May 6
- Parkersburg 64 mi · last frost Apr 14
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