Frost dates for 45322Englewood, OH
The average last spring frost in Englewood is April 16 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 194 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 16
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 194 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (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 13 · Apr 27 · May 13 | Oct 5 · Oct 18 · Oct 30 | 173 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 16 · May 3 | Oct 16 · Oct 28 · Nov 9 | 194 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 21 · Apr 4 · Apr 19 | Oct 26 · Nov 6 · Nov 23 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Englewood
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 16 – May 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Jun 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Apr 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 45322 is matched to the NOAA station Dayton Intl Ap, OH, 10.2 km away, at 1,000 ft elevation (32 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Intl Ap, OH (used) | 1,000 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| Dayton Mcd, OH | 720 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| New Carlisle, OH | 874 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
| Piqua Wwtp, OH | 853 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Englewood
- Clayton, OH 45315 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Phillipsburg, OH 45354 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Dayton, OH 45415 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Brookville, OH 45309 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- West Milton, OH 45383 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Vandalia, OH 45377 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Potsdam, OH 45361 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Ludlow Falls, OH 45339 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Englewood, OH?
- For ZIP code 45322, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dayton Intl Ap, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Englewood, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 45322?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 194 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.