Frost dates for 45371Tipp City, OH
The average last spring frost in Tipp City 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 164 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 Tipp City
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 45371 is matched to the NOAA station Dayton Intl Ap, OH, 6 km away, at 1,000 ft elevation (183 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 |
| New Carlisle, OH | 874 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
| Dayton Mcd, OH | 720 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| Piqua Wwtp, OH | 853 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Tipp City
- Vandalia, OH 45377 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Troy, OH 45373 · last Apr 18, first Oct 23
- New Carlisle, OH 45344 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Dayton, OH 45424 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- West Milton, OH 45383 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Medway, OH 45341 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Ludlow Falls, OH 45339 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Casstown, OH 45312 · last Apr 18, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tipp City, OH?
- For ZIP code 45371, 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 Tipp City, 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 45371?
- 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.