Last frost date in Galion, Ohio

April 26

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.

October 20

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Galion Wtr Wks (USC00333021), 1.4 miles from Galion, elevation 1,170 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Galion, Ohio
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 11Apr 26May 11
First frost in fallOct 7Oct 20Nov 2

Frost-free days in an average year: 176

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Galion
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 5Oct 9
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 26Oct 20
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 15Oct 31

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 130

What to plant now in Galion

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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