Frost Dates for Hinton, WV

Based on data from Bluestone Lake 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 10
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 30
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 April 18
First Fall Frost October 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 30
First Fall Hard Freeze November 8
37.67°N, -80.89°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

203 Days April 10 to October 30

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°C)

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

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
34°
High: 42°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 25°F
Jan
37°
High: 47°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 27°F
Feb
45°
High: 56°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 33°F
Mar
55°
High: 68°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 42°F
Apr
63°
High: 76°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 51°F
May
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 60°F
Jun
75°
High: 85°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
74°
High: 84°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
Aug
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
56°
High: 68°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 45°F
Oct
45°
High: 56°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
37°
High: 45°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 29°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.1"
4.3"
4.27"
Jan
4.1"
4.14"
Feb
5.8"
5.76"
Mar
5.4"
5.40"
Apr
5.8"
5.79"
May
4.9"
4.87"
Jun
5.6"
5.56"
Jul
6.1"
6.13"
Aug
5.8"
5.84"
Sep
5.8"
5.81"
Oct
5.0"
5.03"
Nov
4.8"
4.82"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 40m
Feb: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 36m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 59m
May: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 02m
Jun: 4:42 AM – 7:18 PM · 14h 35m
Jul: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 22m
Aug: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 27m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 00m
Nov: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Dec: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 25m
Daylight Longest: 14h 36m · Shortest: 9h 24m

Nearby Stations

Alderson, WVApril 26 - October 17 Beckley Raleigh Co AP, WV April 22 - October 21 Athens, WVApril 30 - October 10 Beckley Va Hospital, WV May 6 - October 10 Union 3 Sse, WV April 30 - October 12 Mullens 3 E, WV April 24 - October 20

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