Frost Dates for Pinch, WV

Based on data from Charleston Yeager AP weather station, 6 miles away

Elevation: 715 ft

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 16
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 26
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 23
First Fall Frost October 21

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 1
First Fall Hard Freeze November 5
38.41°N, -81.48°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

193 Days April 16 to October 26

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°
35°
High: 44°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 26°F
Jan
38°
High: 48°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 29°F
Feb
46°
High: 57°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 35°F
Mar
57°
High: 69°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 45°F
Apr
65°
High: 76°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 53°F
May
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 62°F
Jun
76°
High: 86°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 66°F
Jul
75°
High: 85°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 64°F
Aug
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
57°
High: 69°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 45°F
Oct
47°
High: 57°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 36°F
Nov
39°
High: 48°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 30°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" 7.2"
3.7"
3.66"
Jan
3.5"
3.52"
Feb
5.2"
5.17"
Mar
5.2"
5.17"
Apr
6.0"
5.97"
May
6.3"
6.32"
Jun
7.2"
7.19"
Jul
5.7"
5.72"
Aug
5.4"
5.37"
Sep
5.3"
5.29"
Oct
4.2"
4.23"
Nov
3.8"
3.84"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:48 AM – 5:24 PM · 9h 36m
Feb: 7:24 AM – 5:58 PM · 10h 34m
Mar: 7:45 AM – 7:27 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 6:56 AM – 7:57 PM · 13h 00m
May: 6:20 AM – 8:25 PM · 14h 05m
Jun: 6:07 AM – 8:46 PM · 14h 40m
Jul: 6:19 AM – 8:45 PM · 14h 26m
Aug: 6:46 AM – 8:15 PM · 13h 30m
Sep: 7:14 AM – 7:28 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 7:42 AM – 6:41 PM · 10h 58m
Nov: 7:15 AM – 5:08 PM · 9h 52m
Dec: 7:42 AM – 5:02 PM · 9h 20m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 41m · Shortest: 9h 19m

Nearby Stations

Charleston Wfo, WV April 23 - October 20 Sissonville 1sw, WV April 29 - October 16 Saint Albans, WV April 18 - October 26 Clendenin, WV April 21 - October 28 London Locks, WV April 7 - November 4 Winfield Locks, WV April 18 - October 30

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