Last frost date in Springfield, Ohio
April 25
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 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Springfield Wtp (USC00337935), 3.2 miles from Springfield, elevation 951 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 12 | Apr 25 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 175
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 126
What to plant now in Springfield
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Springfield: April 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Springfield: October 19
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
- Urbana 13 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Fairborn 14 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Huber Heights 18 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Xenia 19 mi · last frost Apr 18
- London 19 mi · last frost Apr 24
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