Last frost date in Youngstown, Ohio
May 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 17
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Youngstown Rgnl AP (USW00014852), 10.8 miles from Youngstown, elevation 1,180 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 16 | May 1 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 17 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 167
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 16 | Oct 5 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 127
What to plant now in Youngstown
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Youngstown: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Youngstown: October 17
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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