Frost dates for 43718Belmont, OH
The average last spring frost in Belmont is April 23 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 23
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 10 (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 18 · May 4 · May 22 | Sep 29 · Oct 13 · Oct 26 | 161 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 23 · May 10 | Oct 10 · Oct 25 · Nov 8 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 8 · Apr 25 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 20 | 210 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Belmont
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 – Jul 5 |
| 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 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 5 |
| 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 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Jun 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Apr 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – Jun 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43718 is matched to the NOAA station Wheeling Ohio Co Ap, WV, 34.5 km away, at 1,179 ft elevation (77 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Ohio Co Ap, WV (used) | 1,179 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 25 |
| Barnesville, OH | 1,280 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 22 |
| Wheeling, WV | 645 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 29 |
| Moundsville, WV | 620 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 21 |
Frost dates near Belmont
- Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Warnock, OH 43967 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Bethesda, OH 43719 · last Apr 27, first Oct 22
- Morristown, OH 43759 · last Apr 27, first Oct 22
- Bannock, OH 43972 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Lafferty, OH 43951 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Glencoe, OH 43928 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Fairpoint, OH 43927 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Belmont, OH?
- For ZIP code 43718, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wheeling Ohio Co Ap, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 10.
- When is the first frost in Belmont, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 10, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 43718?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.