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Will it freeze in South Charleston in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in South Charleston during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°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 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 35°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 South Charleston
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 30, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Charleston WFO. 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 20 · May 4 · May 22 | Sep 30 · Oct 11 · Oct 22 | 159 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 9 · Apr 23 · May 13 | Oct 8 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 180 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 28 · Apr 10 · Apr 29 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 201 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Charleston WFO
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 South Charleston, WV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Charleston WFO (station USC00461579, elevation 918 ft), 1.9 mi from South Charleston. 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 South Charleston
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar, WV | 2.5 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Charleston, WV | 4.3 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| St. Albans, WV | 6.2 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Nitro, WV | 7.5 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Hurricane, WV | 17 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 30 |
| Oak Hill, WV | 39 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 19 |
| Huntington, WV | 40 mi | Apr 12 | Oct 30 |
| Beckley, WV | 49 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Ashland, KY | 51 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 23 |
| Ironton, OH | 54 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 23 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in South Charleston?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in South Charleston is around April 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 13, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 9.
When is the first frost in South Charleston?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 8 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in South Charleston 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 South Charleston?
South Charleston 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 25303. See growing zones in West Virginia.
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