Last frost date in Medina, Ohio
April 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Chippewa Lake (USC00331541), 6.7 miles from Medina, elevation 1,180 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Wadsworth, so its frost dates are the same as Medina's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 172
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Oct 8 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 133
What to plant now in Medina
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Medina: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Medina: 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
- Cuyahoga Falls 17 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Akron 19 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Parma 19 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Elyria 21 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Wooster 22 mi · last frost Apr 30
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