Frost dates for 43338Mount Gilead, OH
The average last spring frost in Mount Gilead is April 27 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 172 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 27
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 172 days
Safer after May 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 177 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 22 · May 6 · May 22 | Sep 23 · Oct 5 · Oct 17 | 152 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 27 · May 13 | Oct 5 · Oct 17 · Oct 30 | 172 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 14 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 194 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mount Gilead
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 27 – Jun 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Jun 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43338 is matched to the NOAA station Centerburg 2 Se, OH, 30.3 km away, at 1,205 ft elevation (21 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerburg 2 Se, OH (used) | 1,205 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 17 |
| Galion Wtr Wks, OH | 1,170 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 20 |
| Marion Muni Ap, OH | 994 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
| Fredericktown 4 S, OH | 1,050 ft | May 1 | Oct 10 |
Frost dates near Mount Gilead
- Sparta, OH 43350 · last Apr 24, first Oct 20
- Fulton, OH 43321 · last May 1, first Oct 10
- Edison, OH 43320 · last Apr 24, first Oct 20
- Cardington, OH 43315 · last Apr 24, first Oct 20
- Chesterville, OH 43317 · last May 1, first Oct 10
- Shauck, OH 43349 · last Apr 30, first Oct 15
- Iberia, OH 43325 · last Apr 24, first Oct 20
- Marengo, OH 43334 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mount Gilead, OH?
- For ZIP code 43338, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Centerburg 2 Se, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 13.
- When is the first frost in Mount Gilead, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 43338?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 172 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.