USDA hardiness zones in West Virginia
| Zone | Avg. extreme minimum | ZIP codes | Example cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 5b | −15 to −10°F | 6 | — |
| Zone 6a | −10 to −5°F | 53 | Elkins |
| Zone 6b | −5 to 0°F | 346 | Parkersburg, Wheeling, Weirton, Fairmont |
| Zone 7a | 0 to 5°F | 335 | Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Martinsburg |
Growing zone and frost dates by city
| City | Zone | Frost dates |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Charleston frost dates |
| Huntington | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Huntington frost dates |
| Morgantown | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Morgantown frost dates |
| Parkersburg | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Parkersburg frost dates |
| Wheeling | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Wheeling frost dates |
| Martinsburg | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Martinsburg frost dates |
| Weirton | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Weirton frost dates |
| Fairmont | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Fairmont frost dates |
| Beckley | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Beckley frost dates |
| Clarksburg | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Clarksburg frost dates |
| South Charleston | 7a (0 to 5°F) | South Charleston frost dates |
| Vienna | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Vienna frost dates |
| St. Albans | 7a (0 to 5°F) | St. Albans frost dates |
| Bridgeport | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Bridgeport frost dates |
| Charles Town | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Charles Town frost dates |
| Bluefield | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Bluefield frost dates |
| Moundsville | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Moundsville frost dates |
| Oak Hill | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Oak Hill frost dates |
| Hurricane | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Hurricane frost dates |
| Dunbar | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Dunbar frost dates |
| Ranson | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Ranson frost dates |
| Elkins | 6a (−10 to −5°F) | Elkins frost dates |
| Nitro | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Nitro frost dates |
| Princeton | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Princeton frost dates |
| Buckhannon | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Buckhannon frost dates |
| New Martinsville | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | New Martinsville frost dates |
Frequently asked questions
What growing zone is West Virginia in?
West Virginia’s ZIP codes span USDA zones 5b to 7a, and 6b is the most common. Zones vary with elevation and distance from water, so check your own ZIP code.
When should I plant?
Hardiness zones are about winter cold, not planting dates. For timing, use the last spring frost date for your city on our West Virginia frost dates page.