Frost dates for 44232Green, OH
The average last spring frost in Green is April 24 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 184 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 24
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 184 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 172 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 20 · May 3 · May 22 | Sep 30 · Oct 13 · Oct 27 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 24 · May 11 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 184 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 13 · Apr 30 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 21 | 208 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Green
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 24 – May 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 10 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Jun 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Apr 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 44232 is matched to the NOAA station Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, OH, 3 km away, at 1,208 ft elevation (30 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, OH (used) | 1,208 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Akron Fulton Intl Ap, OH | 1,044 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| Stow 4 Se, OH | 1,060 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| Ravenna 2 S, OH | 1,107 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 29 |
Frost dates near Green
- Uniontown, OH 44685 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Canton, OH 44767 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Greentown, OH 44630 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Akron, OH 44319 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Lakemore, OH 44250 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Clinton, OH 44216 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Canal Fulton, OH 44614 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Hartville, OH 44632 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Green, OH?
- For ZIP code 44232, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Green, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 44232?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 184 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.