When to plant in Morgantown, WV
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Morgantown, West Virginia — all computed from Morgantown's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Morgantown, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
The average first fall frost in Morgantown is now 6 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
MORGANTOWN HART FLD · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Morgantown’s own odds, recorded at MORGANTOWN HART FLD.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 23 | May 4 | Apr 19 | Sep 30 | Oct 13 | Oct 25 |
| 32°F | May 14 | Apr 23 | Apr 7 | Oct 11 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
| 28°F | Apr 30 | Apr 10 | Mar 27 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 | Nov 19 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Morgantown, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 10 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Morgantown planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Morgantown, WV?
On average, the last spring frost in Morgantown is around April 23 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Morgantown, WV?
Expect Morgantown's first fall frost near October 24 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Morgantown in?
Morgantown is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Morgantown?
There are roughly 184 frost-free days in Morgantown (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 23 to the first fall frost near October 24.
When should I plant tomatoes in Morgantown?
In Morgantown, start tomato seeds indoors around February 26–March 12, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 30 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Cheat Lake · 9 km
- Fairmont · 25 km
- Clarksburg · 54 km
- Washington · 65 km
- Jefferson Hills · 73 km
- Bethel Park · 77 km
- McKeesport · 79 km
- West Mifflin · 80 km
Frost dates recorded at MORGANTOWN HART FLD, 3 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Morgantown, WV — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00013736. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/west-virginia/morgantown.