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

Planting zone for 26679 — Mount Nebo, WV

ZIP code 26679 (Mount Nebo, Nicholas County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 5 and the first fall frost October 7.

Where ZIP 26679 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 frostMay 5
First frostOct 7
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 Mount Nebo, WV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 5median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 24only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 7median — 10% chance by Sep 25
Growing season154 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 25 and returns around October 18.

From the NOAA station Mt Nebo 1 S, WV — 2 miles away, elevation 1,952 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 26679

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 14
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
TomatoesTransplant · May 12 – May 26
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2
BeansSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 12 – Aug 26
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 23 – Oct 28
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 5) and first fall frost (Oct 7) 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 26679 came on Mar 9 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24).

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 Mount Nebo, WV.

Soil in Mount Nebo, WV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 26679 is Buchanan — slightly decomposed plant material, moderately well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH4.5strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter69%high
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Buchanan gravelly sandy loam, moist, 15 to 35 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 26679; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mount Nebo, WV

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July
Winter low19 °Faverage low, January
Hot days4days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights136nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,720base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 49 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 30 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation55.4 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall68 inper year; 50 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 38 °F, low 19 °F 38°19° JanFebruary: average high 43 °F, low 22 °F 43°22° FebMarch: average high 51 °F, low 27 °F 51°27° MarApril: average high 64 °F, low 37 °F 64°37° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 46 °F 72°46° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 54 °F 79°54° JunJuly: average high 81 °F, low 59 °F 81°59° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° AugSeptember: average high 75 °F, low 50 °F 75°50° SepOctober: average high 64 °F, low 38 °F 64°38° OctNovember: average high 52 °F, low 30 °F 52°30° NovDecember: average high 43 °F, low 24 °F 43°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″2″4″6″January: 4.22 in precipitation, 21.1 in snowfall 4.2❄21 JanFebruary: 3.65 in precipitation, 14.8 in snowfall 3.6❄15 FebMarch: 4.91 in precipitation, 12.8 in snowfall 4.9❄13 MarApril: 4.82 in precipitation, 3.2 in snowfall 4.8❄3 AprMay: 5.60 in precipitation 5.6 MayJune: 5.67 in precipitation 5.7 JunJuly: 6.10 in precipitation 6.1 JulAugust: 4.57 in precipitation 4.6 AugSeptember: 4.34 in precipitation 4.3 SepOctober: 3.69 in precipitation, 2 in snowfall 3.7❄2 OctNovember: 3.62 in precipitation, 1.8 in snowfall 3.6❄2 NovDecember: 4.22 in precipitation, 11.9 in snowfall 4.2❄12 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Mt Nebo 1 S, WV (2 mi away); precipitation: Mt Nebo 1 S, WV (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

266846a
Pool, WV · 3 mi
266816b
Nettie, WV · 6 mi
266786b
Mount Lookout, WV · 6 mi
266626b
Canvas, WV · 6 mi
266806b
Nallen, WV · 7 mi
266766a
Leivasy, WV · 9 mi
259816a
Quinwood, WV · 9 mi
258546b
Hico, WV · 10 mi

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Questions about 26679

What planting zone is ZIP code 26679?

ZIP code 26679 (Mount Nebo, 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 Mount Nebo, WV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 26679 is May 5; after May 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mt Nebo 1 S station.

When is the first frost in Mount Nebo, WV?

The median first fall frost near 26679 is October 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 154 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 26679?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 10 – Mar 24 and set transplants outside around May 12 – May 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 26679 get?

About 55.4 inches of precipitation a year and 68 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mt Nebo 1 S station).

How hot do summers get in Mount Nebo, WV?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 26679 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Buchanan at the center of ZIP 26679: slightly decomposed plant material, moderately well drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Mount Nebo, WV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 26679 came on Mar 9 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mount Nebo, WV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 26679 is 14 h 49 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 26679 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 26679 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.