Last frost date in Columbus, Ohio
April 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Columbus Wcmh (USC00331785), 3.6 miles from Columbus, elevation 740 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Upper Arlington, so its frost dates are the same as Columbus's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 5 | Apr 20 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 24 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 185
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 113
What to plant now in Columbus
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Columbus: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Columbus: October 24
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
- Grove City 9 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Westerville 10 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Reynoldsburg 10 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Dublin 12 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Delaware 21 mi · last frost Apr 19
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