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Will it freeze in Charles Town in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Charles Town during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 55°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 55°F Above 36°F · Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 33°F Frost possible · 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 Charles Town
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Martinsburg E Wv Regional Airport. 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 17 · May 5 · May 22 | Sep 29 · Oct 11 · Oct 25 | 158 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 3 · Apr 20 · May 12 | Oct 7 · Oct 22 · Nov 4 | 183 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 22 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 16 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 208 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Martinsburg E Wv Regional Airport
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 Charles Town, WV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Martinsburg E Wv Regional Airport (station USW00013734, elevation 534 ft), 11 mi from Charles Town. 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 Charles Town
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranson, WV | 3.1 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 22 |
| Purcellville, VA | 12 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Brunswick, MD | 14 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Martinsburg, WV | 14 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| Winchester, VA | 17 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Leesburg, VA | 21 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Middletown, MD | 22 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Poolesville, MD | 27 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Hagerstown, MD | 27 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| Frederick, MD | 28 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Charles Town?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Charles Town is around April 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 12, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 3.
When is the first frost in Charles Town?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 22. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 7 and a 90% chance by November 4.
Can it frost in Charles Town 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 5.
What growing zone is Charles Town?
Charles Town is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 25414. See growing zones in West Virginia.
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