Frost dates for 44195Cleveland, OH
The average last spring frost in Cleveland is April 8 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 217 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 8
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 217 days
Safer after Apr 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 26 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 8 · Apr 20 · May 1 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 14 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 8 · Apr 20 | Nov 1 · Nov 12 · Nov 28 | 217 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 13 | Nov 7 · Nov 22 · Dec 8 | 236 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cleveland
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 8 – May 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jun 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 1 – May 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 44195 is matched to the NOAA station Cleveland Burke Ap, OH, 18.7 km away, at 584 ft elevation (13 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Burke Ap, OH (used) | 584 ft | Apr 8 | Nov 12 |
| Kirtland-Holden 2, OH | 1,030 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 31 |
| Painesville 4 Nw, OH | 600 ft | Apr 15 | Nov 9 |
| Cleveland, OH | 763 ft | Apr 20 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Cleveland
- Cleveland, OH 44181 · last Apr 8, first Nov 12
- Euclid, OH 44123 · last Apr 8, first Nov 12
- Eastlake, OH 44097 · last Apr 15, first Nov 9
- Wickliffe, OH 44092 · last Apr 8, first Nov 12
- Willoughby, OH 44096 · last Apr 15, first Nov 9
- Lakewood, OH 44107 · last Apr 20, first Nov 3
- Beachwood, OH 44122 · last May 5, first Oct 18
- Gates Mills, OH 44040 · last Apr 8, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cleveland, OH?
- For ZIP code 44195, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cleveland Burke Ap, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 20.
- When is the first frost in Cleveland, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 44195?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 217 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.