Frost dates for 44072Novelty, OH
The average last spring frost in Novelty 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 185 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 Novelty
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 44072 is matched to the NOAA station Chardon, OH, 17.1 km away, at 1,130 ft elevation (1 ft higher 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 |
| Cleveland Burke Ap, OH | 584 ft | Apr 8 | Nov 12 |
| Painesville 4 Nw, OH | 600 ft | Apr 15 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Novelty
- Novelty, OH 44073 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Chesterland, OH 44026 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Newbury, OH 44065 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Gates Mills, OH 44040 · last Apr 8, first Nov 12
- Cleveland, OH 44124 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Solon, OH 44139 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Chardon, OH 44024 · last May 5, first Oct 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Novelty, OH?
- For ZIP code 44072, 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 Novelty, 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 44072?
- 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.