Frost dates for 43905Barton, OH
The average last spring frost in Barton is April 20 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 20
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after May 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 15 (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 17 · Apr 30 · May 17 | Oct 5 · Oct 18 · Oct 31 | 169 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 20 · May 6 | Oct 15 · Oct 29 · Nov 10 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 29 · Nov 9 · Nov 22 | 216 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Barton
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 20 – May 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jul 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Jun 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Apr 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43905 is matched to the NOAA station Wheeling, WV, 11.1 km away, at 645 ft elevation (146 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV (used) | 645 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 29 |
| Pike Island(Lock & Dam), WV | 640 ft | Apr 18 | Nov 1 |
| Wheeling Ohio Co Ap, WV | 1,179 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 25 |
| Cadiz, OH | 1,260 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Barton
- Colerain, OH 43916 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Maynard, OH 43937 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Blaine, OH 43909 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Lansing, OH 43934 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Bridgeport, OH 43912 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Fairpoint, OH 43927 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
- Mount Pleasant, OH 43939 · last Apr 23, first Oct 25
- Neffs, OH 43940 · last Apr 20, first Oct 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Barton, OH?
- For ZIP code 43905, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wheeling, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 6.
- When is the first frost in Barton, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 43905?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 192 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.