Frost dates for 44035Elyria, OH
The average last spring frost in Elyria is April 22 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 22
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after May 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 171 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 19 · May 2 · May 19 | Oct 4 · Oct 18 · Nov 1 | 168 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 22 · May 7 | Oct 17 · Nov 1 · Nov 12 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 9 · Apr 24 | Nov 1 · Nov 10 · Nov 24 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Elyria
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 22 – May 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Jun 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Apr 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 44035 is matched to the NOAA station Elyria 3 E, OH, 4.2 km away, at 730 ft elevation (15 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria 3 E, OH (used) | 730 ft | Apr 22 | Nov 1 |
| Elyria Lorain Co Ap, OH | 794 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 24 |
| Oberlin, OH | 816 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 22 |
| Cleveland, OH | 763 ft | Apr 20 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Elyria
- Elyria, OH 44036 · last Apr 22, first Nov 1
- Lorain, OH 44055 · last Apr 22, first Nov 1
- North Ridgeville, OH 44039 · last Apr 22, first Nov 1
- Avon, OH 44011 · last Apr 22, first Nov 1
- Grafton, OH 44044 · last Apr 24, first Oct 24
- Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 · last Apr 22, first Nov 1
- Amherst, OH 44001 · last Apr 24, first Oct 24
- Oberlin, OH 44074 · last Apr 27, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Elyria, OH?
- For ZIP code 44035, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Elyria 3 E, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 7.
- When is the first frost in Elyria, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 44035?
- 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.