Frost Dates for Brush Fork, WV

Based on data from Bluefield weather station, 2 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 30
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 15
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost May 9
First Fall Frost October 10

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 16
First Fall Hard Freeze October 24
37.28°N, -81.26°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

168 Days April 30 to October 15

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F (−21 to −18°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
31°
High: 40°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
34°
High: 44°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 24°F
Feb
41°
High: 53°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 30°F
Mar
52°
High: 65°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 38°F
Apr
60°
High: 72°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
May
67°
High: 78°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 56°F
Jun
70°
High: 81°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
Jul
69°
High: 80°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Aug
64°
High: 76°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
52°
High: 64°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
42°
High: 53°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 30°F
Nov
35°
High: 44°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 26°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.8"
2.9"
2.90"
Jan
3.2"
3.17"
Feb
4.2"
4.20"
Mar
5.0"
5.01"
Apr
5.8"
5.77"
May
5.1"
5.14"
Jun
5.8"
5.84"
Jul
5.3"
5.25"
Aug
4.6"
4.64"
Sep
3.9"
3.92"
Oct
3.6"
3.63"
Nov
3.5"
3.55"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Feb: 6:41 AM – 5:19 PM · 10h 37m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
May: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 60m
Jun: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 33m
Jul: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 20m
Aug: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
Nov: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 58m
Dec: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 27m
Daylight Longest: 14h 34m · Shortest: 9h 26m

Nearby Stations

Bluefield Mercer Co AP, WV April 21 - October 22 Bland, VAMay 6 - October 10 Burkes Garden, VA May 9 - October 6 Elkhorn, WVApril 24 - October 17 Athens, WVApril 30 - October 10 Wytheville, VA April 25 - October 18

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