Frost dates for 43946Sardis, OH
The average last spring frost in Sardis is April 26 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 182 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 26
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 182 days
Safer after May 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (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 22 | Oct 1 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 161 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 26 · May 13 | Oct 12 · Oct 26 · Nov 5 | 182 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 13 · Apr 30 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 16 | 205 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Sardis
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 – Jul 6 |
| 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 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jul 6 |
| 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 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Jun 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 43946 is matched to the NOAA station Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH, 5.2 km away, at 620 ft elevation (482 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH (used) | 620 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 26 |
| Middlebourne 3 Ese, WV | 779 ft | May 1 | Oct 15 |
| Moundsville, WV | 620 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 21 |
| Newport, OH | 676 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Sardis
- Hannibal, OH 43931 · last Apr 26, first Oct 26
- Paden City, WV 26159 · last Apr 26, first Oct 26
- New Martinsville, WV 26155 · last Apr 26, first Oct 26
- Laings, OH 43752 · last Apr 26, first Oct 26
- Sistersville, WV 26175 · last May 1, first Oct 15
- Cameron, OH 43914 · last Apr 26, first Oct 26
- Clarington, OH 43915 · last Apr 26, first Oct 26
- Porters Falls, WV 26162 · last Apr 26, first Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sardis, OH?
- For ZIP code 43946, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 13.
- When is the first frost in Sardis, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 43946?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 182 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.