Last frost date in Martinsburg, West Virginia
April 17
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 1.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Martinsburg 2 (USC00465706), 0.8 miles from Martinsburg, elevation 460 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 4 | Apr 17 | May 1 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 187
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Martinsburg
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Martinsburg: April 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Martinsburg: October 23
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
- Morgantown 106 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Fairmont 116 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Clarksburg 128 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Wheeling 150 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Weirton 152 mi · last frost Apr 29