Last frost date in Fairborn, Ohio
April 24
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 10.
October 17
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station New Carlisle (USC00335786), 9.2 miles from Fairborn, elevation 874 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 24 | May 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 17 | Oct 29 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 173
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 5 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Fairborn
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Fairborn: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Fairborn: October 17
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
- Huber Heights 7 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Xenia 9 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Dayton 10 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Centerville 14 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Springfield 14 mi · last frost Apr 25
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