Last frost date in Newark, Ohio
April 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 17.
October 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Newark Wtr Wks (USC00335747), 1.3 miles from Newark, elevation 835 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 17 | Apr 29 | May 17 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 16 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 167
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 9 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 129
What to plant now in Newark
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Newark: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Newark: October 16
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
- Heath 4 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Reynoldsburg 21 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Mount Vernon 22 mi · last frost May 1
- Zanesville 23 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Lancaster 26 mi · last frost Apr 22
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