Last frost date in Beckley, West Virginia
May 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 23.
October 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Beckley Va Hospital (USC00460580), 1.9 miles from Beckley, elevation 2,330 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 22 | May 6 | May 23 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 28 | Oct 10 | Oct 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 156
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 18 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 20 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 140
What to plant now in Beckley
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Beckley: May 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Beckley: October 10
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 47 mi · last frost Apr 16
- South Charleston 49 mi · last frost Apr 23
- St. Albans 55 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Huntington 82 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Parkersburg 105 mi · last frost Apr 14