Last frost date in Cleveland, Ohio
April 8
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 20.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cleveland Burke AP (USW00004853), 2.7 miles from Cleveland, elevation 584 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Beachwood, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Lyndhurst, Maple Heights, Richmond Heights, Seven Hills, Shaker Heights, Solon, South Euclid, University Heights and Warrensville Heights, so their frost dates are the same as Cleveland's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 29 | Apr 8 | Apr 20 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 1 | Nov 12 | Nov 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 217
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 92
What to plant now in Cleveland
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Cleveland: April 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Cleveland: November 12
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Ohio
- Parma 7 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Willoughby 18 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Cuyahoga Falls 21 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Mentor 23 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Elyria 23 mi · last frost Apr 22