Last frost date in Lancaster, Ohio
April 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lancaster (USC00334403), 0.7 miles from Lancaster, elevation 827 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 7 | Apr 22 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | 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 1 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 114
What to plant now in Lancaster
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Lancaster: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Lancaster: 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
- Reynoldsburg 19 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Circleville 19 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Heath 22 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Newark 26 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Columbus 27 mi · last frost Apr 20
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