Huntington, WV planting zone & frost dates
Huntington is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. The last spring frost usually comes around April 12 and the first fall frost around October 30, for a growing season of about 200 days.
Planting calendar for Huntington
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (April 12) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Feb 15 – Mar 1 Transplant outdoors: Apr 19 – Apr 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 Transplant outdoors: Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 Transplant outdoors: Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 Transplant outdoors: Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 Transplant outdoors: Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Mar 1 – Mar 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Mar 1 – Mar 15 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Apr 19 – Apr 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Apr 19 – Apr 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Apr 19 – Apr 26 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Apr 19 – Apr 26 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Mar 1 – Mar 15 Transplant outdoors: Apr 19 – Apr 26 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 4 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Oct 30).
Useful for zone 7a gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Mar 30 | Apr 12 | May 2 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 10 | Oct 30 | Oct 16 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after May 2, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 16. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 31.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Huntington
- 25701 zone 7a
- 25702 zone 7a
- 25703 zone 7a
- 25704 zone 7a
- 25705 zone 7a
- 25706 zone 7a
- 25707 zone 7a
- 25708 zone 7a
- 25709 zone 7a
- 25710 zone 7a
- 25711 zone 7a
- 25712 zone 7a
- 25713 zone 7a
- 25714 zone 7a
- 25715 zone 7a
- 25716 zone 7a
- 25717 zone 7a
- 25718 zone 7a
- 25719 zone 7a
- 25720 zone 7a
- 25721 zone 7a
- 25722 zone 7a
- 25723 zone 7a
- 25724 zone 7a
- 25725 zone 7a
- 25726 zone 7a
- 25727 zone 7a
- 25728 zone 7a
- 25729 zone 7a
- 25755 zone 7a
- 25770 zone 7a
- 25771 zone 7a
- 25772 zone 7a
- 25773 zone 7a
- 25774 zone 7a
- 25775 zone 7a
- 25776 zone 7a
- 25777 zone 7a
- 25778 zone 7a
- 25779 zone 7a
Nearby cities
- Teays Valley zone 7a, last frost Apr 18
- Saint Albans zone 7a, last frost Apr 18
- South Charleston zone 7a, last frost Apr 23
- Charleston zone 7a, last frost Apr 16
- Parkersburg zone 6b, last frost Apr 14
- Vienna zone 6b, last frost Apr 14
- Beckley zone 6b, last frost May 6
- Bluefield zone 7a, last frost Apr 30
Questions
What growing zone is Huntington, WV?
Huntington is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average extreme winter low 0°F to 5°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Huntington?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Huntington is April 12. There is still a 10% chance of frost until May 2.
When can I plant tomatoes in Huntington?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Apr 19 – Apr 26. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Huntington Swg Pl, WV (USC00464397), 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from the city center, elevation 158 m, based on 21 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.