Last frost date in Wooster, Ohio
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Wooster Exp Station (USC00339312), 2.6 miles from Wooster, elevation 1,020 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 17 | Apr 30 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 12 | Oct 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 163
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 130
What to plant now in Wooster
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Wooster: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Wooster: October 12
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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