Frost dates for 44711Canton, OH
The average last spring frost in Canton 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 173 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 Canton
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 44711 is matched to the NOAA station Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, OH, 12.9 km away, at 1,208 ft elevation (122 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 |
| New Philadelphia, OH | 925 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
Frost dates near Canton
- Massillon, OH 44648 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Canton, OH 44735 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- North Canton, OH 44720 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- East Canton, OH 44730 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Middlebranch, OH 44652 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Louisville, OH 44641 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- East Sparta, OH 44626 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Greentown, OH 44630 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Canton, OH?
- For ZIP code 44711, 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 Canton, 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 44711?
- 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.