Last frost date in Urbana, 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 10.

October 19

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Urbana Wwtp (USC00338552), 1.6 miles from Urbana, elevation 1,019 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Urbana, Ohio
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 10Apr 24May 10
First frost in fallOct 7Oct 19Nov 2

Frost-free days in an average year: 179

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Urbana
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 4Oct 9
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 24Oct 19
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 12Nov 1

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 121

What to plant now in Urbana

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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