Frost Dates for Massillon, OH
In Massillon, OH, the average last spring frost is around Apr 24 and the average first fall frost around Oct 26, for a growing season of about 184 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until May 11, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Akron Canton Rgnl Airport, OH weather station, 10 miles away, elevation 1,208 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 11 | Oct 11 |
| 20% | May 5 | Oct 16 |
| 30% | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
| 40% | Apr 27 | Oct 23 |
| 50% | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| 60% | Apr 21 | Oct 30 |
| 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 13 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 13 | Nov 7 |
Planting calendar for Massillon
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 Aug 31 – Sep 28
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 21
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Sow or transplant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Sep 14
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Fall sowing Aug 3 – Aug 17
Transplant Apr 3 – Apr 17
Fall sowing Aug 3 – Aug 17
Fall sowing Aug 3 – Aug 17
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Oct 5
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Plant Mar 27 – Apr 10
Based on the average last frost (Apr 24) and first frost (Oct 26). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.