Frost dates for 43116Commercial Point, OH
The average last spring frost in Commercial Point is April 23 and the average first fall frost is October 19, giving a typical growing season of about 177 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 23
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 19
- Growing season
- 177 days
Safer after May 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 171 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 20 · May 2 · May 17 | Sep 25 · Oct 8 · Oct 22 | 159 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 23 · May 8 | Oct 6 · Oct 19 · Nov 1 | 177 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 12 · Apr 25 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 200 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Commercial Point
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – May 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jun 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Jun 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Apr 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – Jun 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 9 – Nov 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43116 is matched to the NOAA station Columbus-Valley Crossing, OH, 19.2 km away, at 760 ft elevation (34 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus-Valley Crossing, OH (used) | 760 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 19 |
| Circleville, OH | 675 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 28 |
| Columbus Wcmh, OH | 740 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| Columbus Port Columbus Intl Ap, OH | 810 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Commercial Point
- Orient, OH 43146 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
- Lockbourne, OH 43194 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
- Harrisburg, OH 43126 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
- Ashville, OH 43103 · last Apr 17, first Oct 28
- Derby, OH 43117 · last Apr 23, first Oct 21
- Columbus, OH 43217 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
- Grove City, OH 43123 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
- Groveport, OH 43195 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Commercial Point, OH?
- For ZIP code 43116, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Columbus-Valley Crossing, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 8.
- When is the first frost in Commercial Point, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 43116?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 177 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.