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Will it freeze in Oak Hill in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sun, Nov 8: 31°F (Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM EST to Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 45°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 34°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 Oak Hill
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 30, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Oak Hill. 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 18 · May 4 · May 24 | Sep 28 · Oct 11 · Oct 22 | 157 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 5 · Apr 21 · May 13 | Oct 6 · Oct 19 · Nov 1 | 179 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 24 · Apr 6 · Apr 28 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 13 | 204 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Oak Hill
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 Oak Hill, WV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Oak Hill (station USC00466591, elevation 2,040 ft), 0.4 mi from Oak Hill. 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 Oak Hill
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | 14 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Charleston, WV | 37 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| South Charleston, WV | 39 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Dunbar, WV | 42 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Princeton, WV | 42 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| St. Albans, WV | 45 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Nitro, WV | 47 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Bluefield, WV | 49 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Hurricane, WV | 57 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 30 |
| Blacksburg, VA | 65 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Oak Hill?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Oak Hill is around April 21. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 13, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 5.
When is the first frost in Oak Hill?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 19. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 6 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill?
Oak Hill 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 25866. See growing zones in West Virginia.
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