Frost dates for 43407Burgoon, OH
The average last spring frost in Burgoon is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 183 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 183 days
Safer after May 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 170 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 18 · May 1 · May 17 | Sep 26 · Oct 10 · Oct 26 | 160 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 21 · May 6 | Oct 8 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 183 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 8 · Apr 22 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 19 | 210 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Burgoon
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 21 – May 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43407 is matched to the NOAA station Fremont Ag Stn, OH, 8 km away, at 664 ft elevation (38 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Ag Stn, OH (used) | 664 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 24 |
| Fremont, OH | 600 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 23 |
| Tiffin, OH | 740 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 23 |
| Bowling Green Wwtp, OH | 675 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Burgoon
- Bettsville, OH 44815 · last Apr 21, first Oct 24
- Kansas, OH 44841 · last Apr 21, first Oct 24
- Helena, OH 43435 · last Apr 21, first Oct 24
- Old Fort, OH 44861 · last Apr 21, first Oct 24
- Green Springs, OH 44836 · last Apr 21, first Oct 24
- Fremont, OH 43420 · last Apr 26, first Oct 23
- Gibsonburg, OH 43431 · last Apr 21, first Oct 24
- Bascom, OH 44809 · last Apr 23, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Burgoon, OH?
- For ZIP code 43407, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Fremont Ag Stn, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 6.
- When is the first frost in Burgoon, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 43407?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 183 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.