Frost Dates for Moorefield 1 Sse, WV

Elevation: 271 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 29
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 15

30% Probability

Only 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 5
First Fall Frost October 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 17
First Fall Hard Freeze October 26
39.05°N, 78.97°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

169 Days April 29 to October 15

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January42°31°20°
February46°34°22°
March55°42°29°
April67°52°38°
May75°62°49°
June83°70°58°
July87°74°61°
August86°73°60°
September79°66°52°
October69°55°41°
November56°43°30°
December46°35°24°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January4.6
February4.5
March5.8
April5.4
May5.1
June5.1
July6.3
August6.0
September5.3
October5.6
November5.6
December4.9

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 45m · Shortest: 9h 15m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:39 AM5:12 PM9h 33m
February7:15 AM5:46 PM10h 32m
March7:35 AM7:16 PM11h 42m
April6:45 AM7:47 PM13h 02m
May6:08 AM8:16 PM14h 08m
June5:54 AM8:38 PM14h 44m
July6:07 AM8:36 PM14h 29m
August6:34 AM8:06 PM13h 32m
September7:03 AM7:18 PM12h 14m
October7:33 AM6:29 PM10h 57m
November7:06 AM4:56 PM9h 49m
December7:34 AM4:50 PM9h 16m

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