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Will it freeze in Buckhannon in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sun, Nov 8: 32°F (Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM EST to Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 47°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
6 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Buckhannon
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Buckhannon. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Apr 23 · May 9 · May 24 | Sep 28 · Oct 8 · Oct 23 | 153 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 14 · Apr 29 · May 16 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 173 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · May 5 | Oct 15 · Oct 31 · Nov 11 | 197 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Buckhannon
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Buckhannon, WV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Buckhannon (station USC00461220, elevation 1,455 ft), 1.0 mi from Buckhannon. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Buckhannon
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg, WV | 21 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 23 |
| Elkins, WV | 21 mi | May 5 | Oct 12 |
| Bridgeport, WV | 22 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Fairmont, WV | 34 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Morgantown, WV | 47 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 24 |
| New Martinsville, WV | 57 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 26 |
| Uniontown, PA | 68 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 18 |
| Moundsville, WV | 70 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 21 |
| Marietta, OH | 71 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 27 |
| Parkersburg, WV | 73 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Buckhannon?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Buckhannon is around April 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 16, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 14.
When is the first frost in Buckhannon?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 6 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Buckhannon after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after May 9.
What growing zone is Buckhannon?
Buckhannon is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 26201. See growing zones in West Virginia.
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