Last frost date in Heath, Ohio
April 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 10.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Newark Heath AP (USW00004858), 1.1 miles from Heath, elevation 884 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 6 | Apr 22 | May 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 18 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 178
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 122
What to plant now in Heath
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Heath: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Heath: October 18
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
- Newark 4 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Reynoldsburg 19 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Lancaster 22 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Zanesville 23 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Mount Vernon 25 mi · last frost May 1
Updated