Last frost date in Wheeling, West Virginia
April 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 29
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Wheeling (USC00469482), 2.1 miles from Wheeling, elevation 645 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 5 | Apr 20 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 15 | Oct 29 | Nov 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 192
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 18 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Nov 9 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 111
What to plant now in Wheeling
- 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 Wheeling: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Wheeling: October 29
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
- Weirton 24 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Morgantown 50 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Fairmont 50 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Clarksburg 58 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Parkersburg 72 mi · last frost Apr 14
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