Last frost date in Akron, Ohio
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Akron Fulton International AP (USW00014813), 4.2 miles from Akron, elevation 1,044 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Barberton and Norton, so their frost dates are the same as Akron's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 10 | Apr 24 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 28 | Nov 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 186
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 118
What to plant now in Akron
- 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 Akron: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Akron: October 28
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
- Cuyahoga Falls 7 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Kent 10 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Medina 19 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Canton 20 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Parma 24 mi · last frost Apr 20
Updated