Frost Dates for Cleveland Heights, OH
In Cleveland Heights, OH, the average last spring frost is around Apr 8 and the average first fall frost around Nov 12, for a growing season of about 217 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 20, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Cleveland Burke Airport, OH weather station, 6 miles away, elevation 584 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% | Apr 20 | Nov 1 |
| 20% | Apr 17 | Nov 4 |
| 30% | Apr 14 | Nov 7 |
| 40% | Apr 11 | Nov 10 |
| 50% | Apr 8 | Nov 12 |
| 60% | Apr 6 | Nov 15 |
| 70% | Apr 4 | Nov 18 |
| 80% | Apr 2 | Nov 22 |
| 90% | Mar 29 | Nov 28 |
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) | Apr 20 | Nov 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 1 | Nov 22 |
Planting calendar for Cleveland Heights
Transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Transplant Apr 22 – May 6
Transplant Apr 22 – May 6
Transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sow or transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sow or transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sow or transplant Apr 22 – May 6
Sow or transplant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Sow or transplant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Oct 1
Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Plant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Based on the average last frost (Apr 8) and first frost (Nov 12). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.