Frost dates for 43811Conesville, OH
The average last spring frost in Conesville is April 27 and the average first fall frost is October 18, giving a typical growing season of about 174 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 27
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 18
- Growing season
- 174 days
Safer after May 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 175 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 23 · May 6 · May 22 | Sep 25 · Oct 8 · Oct 19 | 154 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 27 · May 16 | Oct 6 · Oct 18 · Oct 30 | 174 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 15 · May 2 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 198 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Conesville
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 28 |
| 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 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 28 |
| 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 18 – Jun 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Jun 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Sep 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 8 – Nov 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43811 is matched to the NOAA station Coshocton Wpc Plt, OH, 7 km away, at 760 ft elevation (18 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coshocton Wpc Plt, OH (used) | 760 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
| Coshocton Ag Rsch Stn, OH | 1,140 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Zanesville Muni Ap, OH | 880 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
| Cambridge, OH | 800 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
Frost dates near Conesville
- Trinway, OH 43842 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- Coshocton, OH 43812 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- Adamsville, OH 43802 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Dresden, OH 43821 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- Plainfield, OH 43836 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- West Lafayette, OH 43845 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- Keene, OH 43828 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- Warsaw, OH 43844 · last Apr 18, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Conesville, OH?
- For ZIP code 43811, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Coshocton Wpc Plt, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 16.
- When is the first frost in Conesville, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 18. 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 43811?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 174 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.