Frost dates for 44690Winesburg, OH
The average last spring frost in Winesburg is April 18 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 190 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 18
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 190 days
Safer after May 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 166 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 15 · Apr 29 · May 16 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 28 | 167 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 4 · Apr 18 · May 5 | Oct 11 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 190 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 6 · Apr 20 | Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 22 | 214 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Winesburg
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 18 – May 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Jun 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Apr 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – Jun 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 44690 is matched to the NOAA station Coshocton Ag Rsch Stn, OH, 28.5 km away, at 1,140 ft elevation (166 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coshocton Ag Rsch Stn, OH (used) | 1,140 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Millersburg, OH | 819 ft | May 2 | Oct 14 |
| Wooster 3 Sse, OH | 1,102 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 21 |
| Wooster Exp Station, OH | 1,020 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 12 |
Frost dates near Winesburg
- Wilmot, OH 44689 · last Apr 30, first Oct 12
- Mount Hope, OH 44660 · last Apr 30, first Oct 12
- Dundee, OH 44624 · last Apr 26, first Oct 21
- Walnut Creek, OH 44687 · last Apr 18, first Oct 28
- Mount Eaton, OH 44659 · last Apr 29, first Oct 14
- Beach City, OH 44608 · last Apr 26, first Oct 21
- Berlin, OH 44610 · last Apr 18, first Oct 28
- Sugarcreek, OH 44681 · last Apr 18, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Winesburg, OH?
- For ZIP code 44690, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Coshocton Ag Rsch Stn, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 5.
- When is the first frost in Winesburg, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. 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 44690?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 190 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.