Last frost date in Defiance, Ohio
April 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 8.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Defiance (USC00332098), 1 miles from Defiance, elevation 700 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 10 | Apr 22 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 24 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 183
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 127
What to plant now in Defiance
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Defiance: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Defiance: October 24
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
- Van Wert 31 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Bowling Green 38 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Lima 40 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Findlay 41 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Perrysburg 41 mi · last frost Apr 22
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