Frost dates for 45695Wilkesville, OH
The average last spring frost in Wilkesville is April 27 and the average first fall frost is October 14, giving a typical growing season of about 168 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 27
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 14
- Growing season
- 168 days
Safer after May 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 174 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 21 · May 7 · May 24 | Sep 23 · Oct 5 · Oct 19 | 150 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 27 · May 15 | Oct 2 · Oct 14 · Oct 28 | 168 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 13 · May 3 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 194 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Wilkesville
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 27 – Jun 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jun 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Jun 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 4 – Nov 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 45695 is matched to the NOAA station Carpenter 2 S, OH, 12.8 km away, at 822 ft elevation (57 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter 2 S, OH (used) | 822 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 14 |
| Jackson 3 Nw, OH | 845 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 21 |
| Athens Ou, OH | 684 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 23 |
| Gallipolis, OH | 578 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Wilkesville
- Hamden, OH 45634 · last Apr 22, first Oct 21
- Langsville, OH 45741 · last Apr 27, first Oct 14
- Albany, OH 45710 · last Apr 25, first Oct 23
- Wellston, OH 45692 · last Apr 22, first Oct 21
- Zaleski, OH 45698 · last Apr 30, first Oct 14
- Mc Arthur, OH 45651 · last Apr 22, first Oct 21
- Vinton, OH 45686 · last Apr 18, first Oct 28
- Rutland, OH 45775 · last Apr 25, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wilkesville, OH?
- For ZIP code 45695, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Carpenter 2 S, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 15.
- When is the first frost in Wilkesville, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 45695?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 168 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.