When is the last frost in Huntington, WV?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Huntington is around April 8, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Pea Ridge Psd, WV station (6.9 mi away). Half of years it falls outside that date, so wait 1–2 weeks past it before setting out frost-tender plants.

When is the first fall frost in Huntington?

The average first fall frost in Huntington, WV is around November 1, giving roughly a 205-day frost-free growing season.

What planting zone is Huntington, WV?

Huntington is in USDA plant hardiness zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

What is the weather like in Huntington?

In Huntington, WV the warmest month is July (avg high 88.5°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 26.8°F). It averages about 46.6″ of precipitation a year and 9.6″ of snow.

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Huntington, WV Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 7a · ZIP 25701 · elevation 178′ · NOAA & USDA data

Huntington is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (winters can dip to 0 to 5°F), with a growing season of about 205 days between the average last spring frost (April 8) and first fall frost (November 1). The warmest month is July (avg high 88.5°F); the coldest is January (avg low 26.8°F). It averages 46.6″ of precipitation a year and 9.6″ of snow, mostly mid-winter. Start cool-season crops several weeks before the last frost; wait until after it for tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops.

Hardiness zone

min temp 0 to 5°F

Last spring frost

April 8

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

First fall frost

November 1

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

Growing season

205 days

frost-free window

Warmest month

July

avg high 88.5°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Huntington

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Pea Ridge Psd, WV (6.9 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	44.3	26.8	35.5	3.4	4.6
February	49	28.6	38.8	3.3	2.5
March	58.5	34.9	46.7	4.2	1.1
April	71.3	43.9	57.6	3.9	0.1
May	78.4	54	66.2	4.8	0
June	85.5	62.7	74.1	4.1	0
July	88.5	67.1	77.8	5.7	0
August	87.4	65.5	76.4	4.5	0
September	81.6	58.2	69.9	3.4	0
October	70.5	46	58.3	2.9	0
November	58.3	35.9	47.1	2.9	0.5
December	48.2	30.9	39.5	3.7	0.8

What to plant when in Huntington

Crop	Season	What to do & when
Tomatoes	warm	Start seeds indoors: February 25 · Transplant out: April 15
Peppers	warm	Start seeds indoors: February 11 · Transplant out: April 22
Cucumbers	warm	Direct sow: April 15
Zucchini / squash	warm	Direct sow: April 15
Bush beans	warm	Direct sow: April 15
Sweet corn	warm	Direct sow: April 15
Basil	warm	Transplant out: April 15
Peas	cool	Sow (spring): March 4 · Sow (fall): September 6
Spinach	cool	Sow (spring): February 25 · Sow (fall): September 6
Lettuce	cool	Sow (spring): March 11 · Sow (fall): September 6
Kale	cool	Transplant (spring): March 18 · Sow (fall): August 23
Broccoli	cool	Transplant (spring): March 25
Carrots	cool	Sow (spring): March 18 · Sow (fall): August 23
Onions	cool	Transplant (spring): March 11
Potatoes	cool	Plant seed potatoes: March 25
Radishes	cool	Sow (spring): March 11 · Sow (fall): September 20

Dates are computed from Huntington's average frost dates using standard cool-/warm-season timing. They're a starting point — a cold spring, a warm microclimate, or a fast-maturing variety can shift them by a week or two.

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Soil thermometer →Know when the ground is warm enough to sow — the honest signal, not the calendar.Seed-starting trays + dome →Start tomatoes & peppers indoors on the schedule below.Seedling heat mat →Warms the soil for faster, more even germination indoors.Floating row cover / frost cloth →Buys you 4–8°F to beat an early or late frost.Raised garden bed kit →Warms and drains faster in spring than in-ground soil.Garden gloves →Basic kit for transplant day.

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Sources & method. Hardiness zone: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University). Frost dates & growing season: NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station with published freeze normals — Pea Ridge Psd, WV, 6.9 mi (confidence: high). Monthly weather normals: Pea Ridge Psd, WV, 6.9 mi (confidence: high). ZIP centroid from U.S. Census 2023 ZCTA data. Frost dates are the 50%-probability date — half of years frost occurs outside the stated date. Nothing here is invented; where the nearest station is far, we say so. Last updated 2026-07-22.