Last frost date in Salem, Ohio
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Millport 4 NE (USC00335315), 9.4 miles from Salem, elevation 1,170 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 18 | May 2 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 13 | Oct 29 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 165
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 14 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 26 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 139
What to plant now in Salem
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Salem: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Salem: October 13
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
- Youngstown 17 mi · last frost May 1
- Warren 23 mi · last frost May 8
- Canton 28 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Kent 32 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Akron 37 mi · last frost Apr 24
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