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Will it freeze in Parkersburg in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Parkersburg during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
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 · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · 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 Parkersburg
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 9, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Parkersburg. 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 12 · Apr 26 · May 13 | Oct 7 · Oct 19 · Oct 31 | 174 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 14 · May 2 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 197 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 16 | Oct 25 · Nov 9 · Nov 27 | 221 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Parkersburg
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 Parkersburg, WV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Parkersburg (station USW00013867, elevation 620 ft), 1.6 mi from Parkersburg. 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 Parkersburg
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belpre, OH | 3.1 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
| Vienna, WV | 4.3 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
| Marietta, OH | 12 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 27 |
| Athens, OH | 30 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 23 |
| New Martinsville, WV | 45 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 26 |
| Logan, OH | 50 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Cambridge, OH | 53 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
| Zanesville, OH | 54 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
| Wellston, OH | 54 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 21 |
| Nitro, WV | 60 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Parkersburg?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Parkersburg is around April 14. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 2, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 31.
When is the first frost in Parkersburg?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 30. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 16 and a 90% chance by November 12.
Can it frost in Parkersburg 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 April 26.
What growing zone is Parkersburg?
Parkersburg 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 26101. See growing zones in West Virginia.
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