Last frost date in Ashland, Ohio
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ashland 2 SW (USC00330256), 3 miles from Ashland, elevation 1,265 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 16 | Apr 30 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 15 | Oct 30 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 168
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 10 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 140
What to plant now in Ashland
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Ashland: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Ashland: October 15
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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