Last frost date in Lorain, Ohio
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 10.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elyria Lorain Co AP (USW00004849), 6.4 miles from Lorain, elevation 794 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Amherst and Vermilion, so their frost dates are the same as Lorain's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 9 | Apr 24 | May 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 24 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 182
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 115
What to plant now in Lorain
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Lorain: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Lorain: 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.
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