Frost dates for 43767Norwich, OH
The average last spring frost in Norwich is April 26 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 26
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 19
- Growing season
- 177 days
Safer after May 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 174 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 23 | Sep 24 · Oct 7 · Oct 19 | 155 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 26 · May 14 | Oct 6 · Oct 19 · Oct 31 | 177 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 13 · Apr 30 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 12 | 200 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Norwich
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 26 – Jun 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jun 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Jun 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 9 – Nov 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43767 is matched to the NOAA station Zanesville Muni Ap, OH, 9.4 km away, at 880 ft elevation (108 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanesville Muni Ap, OH (used) | 880 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
| Cambridge, OH | 800 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
| Philo 3 Sw, OH | 1,020 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 25 |
| Coshocton Wpc Plt, OH | 760 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
Frost dates near Norwich
- New Concord, OH 43762 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Adamsville, OH 43802 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Chandlersville, OH 43727 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Duncan Falls, OH 43734 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Zanesville, OH 43701 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Philo, OH 43771 · last Apr 19, first Oct 25
- Cambridge, OH 43725 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
- Cumberland, OH 43732 · last Apr 28, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Norwich, OH?
- For ZIP code 43767, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Zanesville Muni Ap, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 14.
- When is the first frost in Norwich, 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 43767?
- 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.