Last frost date in Elyria, 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 7.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elyria 3 E (USC00332599), 2.8 miles from Elyria, elevation 730 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville, so their frost dates are the same as Elyria's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 6 | Apr 22 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Nov 1 | Nov 12 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 192
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 18 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 115
What to plant now in Elyria
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Elyria: April 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Elyria: November 1
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
Updated