Frost dates for Ohio
In Ohio, the typical last spring frost runs from Apr 18 in Cincinnati to Apr 20 in Cleveland. The typical first fall frost runs from Oct 25 in Cincinnati to Nov 3 in Cleveland.
So far this fall, 0 of the 3 cities in Ohio that file a daily climate report have logged a freeze.
NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, annual/seasonal (c20230404)
Frost dates by city in Ohio
| City | Last spring | First fall | Season | This fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | Apr 18 | Oct 25 | 188 days | No freeze yet |
| Cleveland | Apr 20 | Nov 3 | 198 days | No freeze yet |
| Columbus | Apr 18 | Oct 27 | 191 days | No freeze yet |
A typical date is the median: half of years have an earlier last spring frost, half a later one. An early year means 1 year in 10, and a late year means 1 year in 10. Dates come from the U.S. Climate Normals for 1991-2020, published by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, using a daily low of 32F or below as a freeze.
Frost dates by ZIP code and city
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