Pataskala, OH frost dates
Last spring frostApr 22median date
First fall frostOct 18median date
Growing season179 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Pataskala compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pataskala falls between April 6 and May 10, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 5 and November 1.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the Ohio median of Apr 24.
- Its 179-day growing season is longer than 44% of the 1,063 Ohio places with a regular frost season (state median 180 days).
- The last frost is 7 days earlier than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 122 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Columbus, OH, 28 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 8 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 6 |
| 50% (median) | April 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 5 |
| 50% (median) | October 18 |
| 90% (late) | November 1 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Pataskala, OH
Pataskala, OH frost dates — last frost Apr 22, first frost Oct 18, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Sow outdoors: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Transplant outside: May 6 to May 27
Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Nov 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pataskala, OH
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Mar 25 – Apr 29 | Aug 23 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Broccoli | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Okra | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | May 13 – May 27 | May 13 – May 27 | — |
| Basil | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 29 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 8 – May 6 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 6 – May 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 4 – Nov 8 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Newark Heath Ap, OH weather station, 18 km away (elevation 883 ft (269 m)).
Frost dates near Pataskala
- Etna Apr 18 · Oct 27
- Summit Station Apr 18 · Oct 27
- Kirkersville Apr 22 · Oct 18
- Blacklick Apr 18 · Oct 27
- Reynoldsburg Apr 18 · Oct 27
- Alexandria Apr 22 · Oct 18
- Pickerington Apr 23 · Oct 19
- New Albany Apr 18 · Oct 27
- Granville Apr 22 · Oct 18
- Baltimore Apr 26 · Oct 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pataskala, OH?
The median last spring frost in Pataskala, OH is April 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pataskala, OH?
The median first fall frost is October 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 5.
How long is the growing season in Pataskala, OH?
About 179 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pataskala, OH?
Pataskala, OH is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.