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Will it freeze in Wheeling in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Wheeling during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 47°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 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · 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 Wheeling
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 9, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Wheeling. 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 · Apr 30 · May 17 | Oct 5 · Oct 18 · Oct 31 | 169 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 5 · Apr 20 · May 6 | Oct 15 · Oct 29 · Nov 10 | 192 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 25 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 29 · Nov 9 · Nov 22 | 216 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Wheeling
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 Wheeling, WV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Wheeling (station USC00469482, elevation 645 ft), 2.1 mi from Wheeling. 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 Wheeling
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Ferry, OH | 2.5 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 29 |
| Moundsville, WV | 11 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 21 |
| Steubenville, OH | 21 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 20 |
| Weirton, WV | 24 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 20 |
| Washington, PA | 25 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 23 |
| Toronto, OH | 27 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 28 |
| Canonsburg, PA | 30 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 23 |
| New Martinsville, WV | 31 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 26 |
| Bethel Park, PA | 39 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| East Liverpool, OH | 39 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wheeling?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Wheeling is around April 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 6, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 5.
When is the first frost in Wheeling?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 29. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 15 and a 90% chance by November 10.
Can it frost in Wheeling 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 30.
What growing zone is Wheeling?
Wheeling 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 26003. See growing zones in West Virginia.
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