Last frost date in St. Albans, West Virginia
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Saint Albans (USC00467852), 0.9 miles from St. Albans, elevation 646 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 2 | Apr 18 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 26 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 189
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 17 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 108
What to plant now in St. Albans
- 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 20 St. Albans: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 St. Albans: October 26
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
- South Charleston 6 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Charleston 10 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Huntington 33 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Beckley 55 mi · last frost May 6
- Parkersburg 63 mi · last frost Apr 14
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