Frost Dates for Morgantown, WV
In Morgantown, WV, the average last spring frost is around Apr 23 and the average first fall frost around Oct 24, for a growing season of about 182 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 14, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Morgantown Hart Fld, WV weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 1,240 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | May 14 | Oct 11 |
| 20% | May 6 | Oct 15 |
| 30% | May 1 | Oct 18 |
| 40% | Apr 27 | Oct 21 |
| 50% | Apr 23 | Oct 24 |
| 60% | Apr 20 | Oct 27 |
| 70% | Apr 17 | Oct 29 |
| 80% | Apr 13 | Nov 1 |
| 90% | Apr 7 | Nov 5 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | May 4 | Oct 13 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 23 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 10 | Nov 4 |
Planting calendar for Morgantown
Transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Transplant May 7 – May 21
Transplant May 7 – May 21
Transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Sow or transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Sow or transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Sow or transplant May 7 – May 21
Sow or transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 26
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 19
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Aug 29
Sow or transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Sep 12
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Fall sowing Aug 1 – Aug 15
Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Fall sowing Aug 1 – Aug 15
Fall sowing Aug 1 – Aug 15
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Oct 3
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Aug 29
Plant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Based on the average last frost (Apr 23) and first frost (Oct 24). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.