Last frost date in Xenia, Ohio

April 18

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 4.

October 24

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Xenia 6 Sse (USC00339361), 5.7 miles from Xenia, elevation 997 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Xenia, Ohio
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 3Apr 18May 4
First frost in fallOct 11Oct 24Nov 5

Frost-free days in an average year: 188

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Xenia
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 28Oct 12
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 18Oct 24
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 5Nov 3

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 104

What to plant now in Xenia

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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