Frost dates for 43750Kipling, OH
The average last spring frost in Kipling is April 28 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 28
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 172 days
Safer after May 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 176 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 24 · May 10 · May 25 | Sep 23 · Oct 6 · Oct 17 | 150 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 28 · May 15 | Oct 3 · Oct 17 · Oct 28 | 172 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 14 · Oct 28 · Nov 9 | 196 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Kipling
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 28 – Jun 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Jun 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – Jun 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43750 is matched to the NOAA station Cambridge, OH, 7 km away, at 800 ft elevation (70 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, OH (used) | 800 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
| Barnesville, OH | 1,280 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 22 |
| Caldwell 3Se, OH | 880 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Zanesville Muni Ap, OH | 880 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
Frost dates near Kipling
- Byesville, OH 43723 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
- Old Washington, OH 43768 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
- Lore City, OH 43755 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
- Senecaville, OH 43780 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
- Cambridge, OH 43725 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
- Derwent, OH 43733 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
- Buffalo, OH 43722 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
- Pleasant City, OH 43772 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Kipling, OH?
- For ZIP code 43750, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cambridge, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 15.
- When is the first frost in Kipling, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 43750?
- 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.