Frost dates for Madison 3nnw, WV
At Madison 3nnw, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 16 and the median first fall frost is Oct 27, for a typical growing season of 192 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 2. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 7a.
- Apr 16Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 2Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 27First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 192 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | May 13 |
| 32°F | Apr 2 | Apr 16 | May 2 |
| 28°F | Mar 18 | Apr 3 | Apr 18 |
| 24°F | Mar 3 | Mar 23 | Apr 6 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 6 | Oct 18 | Oct 30 |
| 32°F | Oct 13 | Oct 27 | Nov 6 |
| 28°F | Oct 23 | Nov 4 | Nov 18 |
| 24°F | Nov 1 | Nov 14 | Dec 3 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 154 days | 173 days | 190 days |
| 32°F | 172 days | 192 days | 209 days |
| 28°F | 195 days | 214 days | 233 days |
| 24°F | 217 days | 237 days | 261 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25529 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 7 km |
| 25081 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 7 km |
| 25053 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 7 km |
| 25169 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 8 km |
| 25203 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 10 km |
| 25205 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 10 km |
| 25142 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 11 km |
| 25565 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 11 km |
| 25130 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 11 km |
| 25501 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 12 km |
| 25154 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 12 km |
| 25567 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 12 km |
| 25051 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 13 km |
| 25114 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 14 km |
| 25165 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 18 km |
| 25149 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 18 km |
| 25181 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 19 km |
| 25028 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 20 km |
| 25206 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 22 km |
| 25021 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 25 km |
| 25093 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 25 km |
| 25204 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 27 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00465563, at 38.1025, -81.8464, elevation 210 m (689 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 23 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 112.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Charleston WFO (26 km)
- Logan (29 km)
- Hamlin (30 km)
- Saint Albans (31 km)
- Charleston Yeager Airport (38 km)
- London Locks (43 km)
- Winfield Locks (48 km)
- Sissonville 1sw (49 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.