Huntington, WV Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Huntington between Mar 16 and Apr 14. The best time to overseed is between Aug 17 and Oct 6. The last spring frost usually comes around Apr 20. Most lawns here are cool-season grass (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass).
Typical lawn care dates in Huntington
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Spring fertilizerA light feeding once soil warms past 55°F and the grass is actively growing. | Apr 7 – May 12 |
| Overseeding & seedingLate summer to early fall: seedlings need about 6–10 weeks of growth before the first frost. | Aug 17 – Oct 6 |
| Fall fertilizerThe most important feeding for cool-season grass, from early fall until soil cools to about 45°F. | Sep 16 – Nov 21 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Huntington. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Huntington
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- MarchCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- AprilCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Spring fertilizer
- MaySpring fertilizer
- JuneNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- JulyNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- AugustOverseeding & seeding
- SeptemberOverseeding & seedingFall fertilizer
- OctoberOverseeding & seedingFall fertilizer
- NovemberFall fertilizer
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Huntington by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 34°F and peaks in July at 78°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Mar 16.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34°F | 39°F | 46°F | 55°F | 65°F | 73°F | 78°F | 76°F | 71°F | 60°F | 47°F | 39°F |
Huntington lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Huntington reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Feb 20 (2018) and as late as Apr 5 (2019): 44 days apart. A fixed calendar date can't follow that, which is why the report above uses this year's soil temperature. Between the typical last spring frost (Apr 20) and first fall frost (Oct 31), the growing season lasts about 194 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 13 | Apr 10 | Nov 7 |
| 2024 | Mar 5 | Apr 22 | Oct 17 |
| 2023 | Mar 24 | Apr 25 | Nov 1 |
| 2022 | Mar 18 | Apr 20 | Oct 20 |
| 2021 | Mar 23 | Apr 23 | Nov 3 |
| 2020 | Mar 27 | May 9 | Oct 17 |
| 2019 | Apr 5 | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
| 2018 | Feb 20 | Apr 20 | Oct 22 |
| 2017 | Feb 22 | Apr 8 | Oct 30 |
| 2016 | Mar 10 | Apr 11 | Nov 12 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Huntington. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Huntington?
In a typical year, between Mar 16 and Apr 14. Put it down when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F and crabgrass starts sprouting. Early springs move this up by a week or more, so check this year's soil temperature above.
When is the best time to plant grass seed in Huntington?
Early fall, typically Aug 17 – Oct 6, while soil cools from 65°F toward 50°F.
When is the last frost in Huntington?
The median last spring frost is Apr 20 and the median first fall frost is Oct 31 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Huntington?
About 194 days, from the median last spring frost on Apr 20 to the median first fall frost on Oct 31 (2016–2025).
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Nearby cities in other states
- Columbus, OH 110 miles away · crabgrass preventer Mar 25 – Apr 26
- Lexington, KY 114 miles away · crabgrass preventer Mar 12 – Apr 14
- Cincinnati, OH 121 miles away · crabgrass preventer Mar 21 – Apr 19
- Dayton, OH 131 miles away · crabgrass preventer Mar 28 – Apr 21