Frost Dates for Euclid, OH

In Euclid, 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%.

Average last frostApr 850% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 20only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 1250% chance of frost before this date
Growing season217 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Cleveland Burke Airport, OH weather station, 10 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.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Apr 20Nov 1
20%Apr 17Nov 4
30%Apr 14Nov 7
40%Apr 11Nov 10
50%Apr 8Nov 12
60%Apr 6Nov 15
70%Apr 4Nov 18
80%Apr 2Nov 22
90%Mar 29Nov 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.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Apr 20Nov 3
Frost / freeze (32°F)Apr 8Nov 12
Hard freeze (28°F)Apr 1Nov 22

Planting calendar for Euclid

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Peppers
Indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11
Transplant Apr 22 – May 6
Eggplant
Indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11
Transplant Apr 22 – May 6
Basil
Indoors Feb 25 – Mar 11
Transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Cucumbers
Indoors Mar 11 – Mar 18
Sow or transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Mar 11 – Mar 18
Sow or transplant Apr 15 – Apr 29
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Apr 15 – Apr 29
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Mar 11 – Mar 18
Sow or transplant Apr 22 – May 6
Green beans
Sow Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sweet corn
Sow Apr 15 – Apr 29
Lettuce
Indoors Feb 25 – Mar 11
Sow or transplant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 15
Spinach
Sow Feb 25 – Mar 18
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 8
Peas
Sow Feb 25 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Kale
Indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25
Sow or transplant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Oct 1
Broccoli
Indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Cabbage
Indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Carrots
Sow Mar 18 – Apr 8
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Radishes
Sow Mar 4 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 22
Beets
Sow Mar 18 – Apr 8
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28
Plant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Potatoes
Plant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Garlic
Plant Nov 12 – Dec 10

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.

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