Last frost date in Grove City, Ohio
April 23
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 8.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Columbus-valley Crossing (USC00331783), 9.5 miles from Grove City, elevation 760 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Canal Winchester and Pickerington, so their frost dates are the same as Grove City's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 11 | Apr 23 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 177
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 8 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 118
What to plant now in Grove City
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Grove City: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Grove City: October 19
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
- Columbus 9 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Dublin 16 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Reynoldsburg 17 mi · last frost Apr 18
- London 18 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Westerville 19 mi · last frost Apr 22
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