Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 26236 — Selbyville, WV

ZIP code 26236 (Selbyville, Upshur County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost October 19.

Where ZIP 26236 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F
Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C
Last frostApr 25
First frostOct 19
2012 zone6a

Was 6a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Selbyville, WV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 25median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 13only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 19median — 10% chance by Oct 4
Growing season176 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 13 and returns around October 30.

From the NOAA station Pickens 2 N, WV — 3 miles away, elevation 2,881 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 26236

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Apr 4
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
TomatoesTransplant · May 2 – May 16
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 9 – May 23
BeansSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 24 – Sep 7
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 5 – Nov 9
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 25) and first fall frost (Oct 19) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 26236 came on Mar 9 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 25).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 6b in West Virginia

506 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in West Virginia, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 68

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 102

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 178

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican vetch1.3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican water horehound1.8 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 134

arctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbitter panicgrass5 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °F

Vines 11

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fmuscadine30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −18 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Selbyville, WV.

Soil in Selbyville, WV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 26236 is Highsplint — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH4.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter69.7%high
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Highsplint channery silt loam, moist, 35 to 70 percent slopes, extremely stony.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 26236; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Selbyville, WV

Summer high77 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights123nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,641base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 53 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 27 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation63 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 36 °F, low 20 °F 36°20° JanFebruary: average high 39 °F, low 22 °F 39°22° FebMarch: average high 48 °F, low 30 °F 48°30° MarApril: average high 58 °F, low 40 °F 58°40° AprMay: average high 67 °F, low 50 °F 67°50° MayJune: average high 74 °F, low 57 °F 74°57° JunJuly: average high 77 °F, low 61 °F 77°61° JulAugust: average high 77 °F, low 59 °F 77°59° AugSeptember: average high 72 °F, low 53 °F 72°53° SepOctober: average high 61 °F, low 43 °F 61°43° OctNovember: average high 49 °F, low 33 °F 49°33° NovDecember: average high 41 °F, low 26 °F 41°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″January: 5.28 in precipitation 5.3 JanFebruary: 5.49 in precipitation 5.5 FebMarch: 6.34 in precipitation 6.3 MarApril: 5.35 in precipitation 5.3 AprMay: 6.66 in precipitation 6.7 MayJune: 5.56 in precipitation 5.6 JunJuly: 5.71 in precipitation 5.7 JulAugust: 4.99 in precipitation 5.0 AugSeptember: 4.02 in precipitation 4.0 SepOctober: 4.03 in precipitation 4.0 OctNovember: 3.86 in precipitation 3.9 NovDecember: 5.75 in precipitation 5.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Pickens 2 N, WV (3 mi away); precipitation: Kumbrabow, WV (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

262246b
Helvetia, WV · 4 mi
262346b
Rock Cave, WV · 5 mi
262306a
Pickens, WV · 6 mi
262156b
Cleveland, WV · 7 mi
262226b
Hacker Valley, WV · 7 mi
262286b
Kanawha Head, WV · 8 mi
262186b
French Creek, WV · 9 mi
262376b
Tallmansville, WV · 10 mi

West Virginia planting zones →

Questions about 26236

What planting zone is ZIP code 26236?

ZIP code 26236 (Selbyville, WV) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Selbyville, WV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 26236 is April 25; after May 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pickens 2 N station.

When is the first frost in Selbyville, WV?

The median first fall frost near 26236 is October 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 176 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 26236?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 28 – Mar 14 and set transplants outside around May 2 – May 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 26236 get?

About 63 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kumbrabow station).

How hot do summers get in Selbyville, WV?

The average high peaks at 77 °F in July, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 26236 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Highsplint at the center of ZIP 26236: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Selbyville, WV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 26236 came on Mar 9 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Selbyville, WV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 26236 is 14 h 53 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 26236 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 26236 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.