Last frost date in Bowling Green, Ohio
April 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bowling Green Wwtp (USC00330862), 2 miles from Bowling Green, elevation 675 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 8 | Apr 22 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 25 | Nov 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 186
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 127
What to plant now in Bowling Green
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Bowling Green: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bowling Green: October 25
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Ohio
- Perrysburg 11 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Toledo 20 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Findlay 23 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Fremont 28 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Tiffin 30 mi · last frost Apr 23
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