Frost Dates for Pennsboro, WV

Based on data from Harrisville weather station, 6 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 26
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 17
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 3
First Fall Frost October 12

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze October 27
39.29°N, -80.97°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

174 Days April 26 to October 17

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.

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°
31°
High: 40°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 21°F
Jan
34°
High: 45°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 23°F
Feb
42°
High: 54°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 30°F
Mar
53°
High: 67°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 39°F
Apr
63°
High: 75°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 50°F
May
70°
High: 81°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Jul
72°
High: 84°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 61°F
Aug
66°
High: 78°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
54°
High: 67°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
43°
High: 56°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 31°F
Nov
35°
High: 45°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 25°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" 7.8"
3.5"
3.53"
Jan
3.8"
3.78"
Feb
5.6"
5.63"
Mar
5.7"
5.68"
Apr
6.6"
6.56"
May
7.8"
7.85"
Jun
7.5"
7.50"
Jul
7.4"
7.39"
Aug
5.8"
5.79"
Sep
5.7"
5.68"
Oct
5.0"
4.99"
Nov
4.3"
4.25"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Feb: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 31m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 02m
May: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 09m
Jun: 4:38 AM – 7:22 PM · 14h 45m
Jul: 4:45 AM – 7:15 PM · 14h 30m
Aug: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 32m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 57m
Nov: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 48m
Dec: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 15m
Daylight Longest: 14h 46m · Shortest: 9h 14m

Nearby Stations

Newport, OHApril 23 - October 26 W Union 2, WV April 28 - October 21 Middlebourne 3 Ese, WV May 1 - October 15 Creston, WVApril 29 - October 19 Grantsville 1ese, WV April 26 - October 20 Parkersburg Wood Co AP, WV April 23 - October 22

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