Frost dates for 45114Cuba, OH
The average last spring frost in Cuba is April 19 and the average first fall frost is October 22, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 19
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 22
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 170 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 16 · Apr 30 · May 15 | Sep 27 · Oct 10 · Oct 23 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 19 · May 6 | Oct 8 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 24 · Apr 6 · Apr 22 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 208 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cuba
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 19 – May 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 5 – Jul 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Aug 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jul 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Jun 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – Apr 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 12 – Nov 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 45114 is matched to the NOAA station Cincinnati, OH, 7.7 km away, at 1,056 ft elevation (7 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH (used) | 1,056 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Wfo Wilmington, OH | 1,053 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 22 |
| Wilmington 3 N, OH | 1,033 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 20 |
| Hillsboro, OH | 953 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
Frost dates near Cuba
- Martinsville, OH 45146 · last Apr 19, first Oct 22
- Midland, OH 45148 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Clarksville, OH 45113 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Wilmington, OH 45177 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Blanchester, OH 45107 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- New Vienna, OH 45159 · last Apr 19, first Oct 22
- Lynchburg, OH 45142 · last Apr 24, first Oct 20
- Oregonia, OH 45054 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cuba, OH?
- For ZIP code 45114, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cincinnati, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 6.
- When is the first frost in Cuba, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 45114?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.