Last frost date in Sidney, Ohio

April 27

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 12.

October 20

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Sidney 1 S (USC00337693), 1.6 miles from Sidney, elevation 940 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Sidney, Ohio
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 12Apr 27May 12
First frost in fallOct 5Oct 20Nov 2

Frost-free days in an average year: 175

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Sidney
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 5Oct 8
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 27Oct 20
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 16Oct 31

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 134

What to plant now in Sidney

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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