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Will it freeze in Morgantown in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Morgantown during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 39°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 36°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 Morgantown
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 4, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Morgantown Hart Field. 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 19 · May 4 · May 23 | Sep 30 · Oct 13 · Oct 25 | 161 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 7 · Apr 23 · May 14 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 182 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 27 · Apr 10 · Apr 30 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 208 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Morgantown Hart Field
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 Morgantown, WV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Morgantown Hart Field (station USW00013736, elevation 1,240 ft), 1.7 mi from Morgantown. 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 Morgantown
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont, WV | 16 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Uniontown, PA | 22 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 18 |
| Bridgeport, WV | 28 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Connellsville, PA | 32 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 27 |
| Clarksburg, WV | 34 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 23 |
| Monessen, PA | 35 mi | Apr 13 | Nov 5 |
| Washington, PA | 40 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 23 |
| Canonsburg, PA | 45 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 23 |
| Jefferson Hills, PA | 45 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Clairton, PA | 45 mi | May 2 | Oct 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Morgantown?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Morgantown is around April 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 7.
When is the first frost in Morgantown?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 24. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 11 and a 90% chance by November 5.
Can it frost in Morgantown 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 4.
What growing zone is Morgantown?
Morgantown 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 26505. See growing zones in West Virginia.
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