Frost dates for 44033East Claridon, OH
The average last spring frost in East Claridon is May 5 and the average first fall frost is October 18, giving a typical growing season of about 164 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 5
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 18
- Growing season
- 164 days
Safer after May 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 183 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 30 · May 18 · Jun 1 | Sep 22 · Oct 5 · Oct 18 | 141 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 5 · May 21 | Oct 2 · Oct 18 · Nov 1 | 164 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 9 · Apr 23 · May 9 | Oct 15 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 190 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for East Claridon
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 | Apr 4 – Jun 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jun 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Sep 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 8 – Nov 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 44033 is matched to the NOAA station Chardon, OH, 9 km away, at 1,130 ft elevation (87 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon, OH (used) | 1,130 ft | May 5 | Oct 18 |
| Kirtland-Holden 2, OH | 1,030 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 31 |
| Hiram, OH | 1,230 ft | May 1 | Oct 20 |
| Painesville 4 Nw, OH | 600 ft | Apr 15 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near East Claridon
- Huntsburg, OH 44046 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Chardon, OH 44024 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Montville, OH 44064 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Burton, OH 44021 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Middlefield, OH 44062 · last May 1, first Oct 20
- Newbury, OH 44065 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Windsor, OH 44099 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Mesopotamia, OH 44439 · last May 8, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in East Claridon, OH?
- For ZIP code 44033, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Chardon, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 21.
- When is the first frost in East Claridon, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 44033?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 164 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.