Last frost date in Lima, Ohio
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lima Wwtp (USC00334551), 1.4 miles from Lima, elevation 850 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 12 | Apr 24 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 182
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 121
What to plant now in Lima
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Lima: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Lima: 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
- Van Wert 26 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Celina 27 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Sidney 31 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Bellefontaine 32 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Findlay 33 mi · last frost Apr 22
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