Frost Dates for Akron, OH
In Akron, OH, the average last spring frost is around Apr 24 and the average first fall frost around Oct 28, for a growing season of about 186 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 9, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Akron Fulton Intl. Airport, OH weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 1,044 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | May 9 | Oct 12 |
| 20% | May 3 | Oct 19 |
| 30% | Apr 30 | Oct 22 |
| 40% | Apr 26 | Oct 25 |
| 50% | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| 60% | Apr 21 | Oct 31 |
| 70% | Apr 18 | Nov 1 |
| 80% | Apr 15 | Nov 4 |
| 90% | Apr 10 | Nov 8 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | May 3 | Oct 15 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 13 | Nov 7 |
Planting calendar for Akron
Transplant May 1 – May 15
Transplant May 8 – May 22
Transplant May 8 – May 22
Transplant May 1 – May 15
Sow or transplant May 1 – May 15
Sow or transplant May 1 – May 15
Sow or transplant May 8 – May 22
Sow or transplant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 23
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Sow or transplant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 16
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Transplant Apr 3 – Apr 17
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Fall sowing Aug 5 – Aug 19
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Oct 7
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Plant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Based on the average last frost (Apr 24) and first frost (Oct 28). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.