Streetsboro, OH frost dates
Last spring frostApr 21median date
First fall frostOct 29median date
Growing season191 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Streetsboro compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Streetsboro falls between April 8 and May 7, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 14 and November 10.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Ohio median of Apr 24.
- Its 191-day growing season is longer than 85% of the 1,063 Ohio places with a regular frost season (state median 180 days).
- The last frost is 8 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 126 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Akron, OH, 25 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 4 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 8 |
| 50% (median) | April 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 14 |
| 50% (median) | October 29 |
| 90% (late) | November 10 |
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 Streetsboro, OH
Streetsboro, OH frost dates — last frost Apr 21, first frost Oct 29, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 5 to May 12Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 19Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12
Transplant outside: May 5 to May 26
Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Streetsboro, OH
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 24 – Apr 28 | Sep 3 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Okra | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 26 | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Basil | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 28 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | May 5 – May 12 | Apr 28 – May 12 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 7 – May 5 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 5 – May 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 15 – Nov 19 |
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 Ravenna 2 S, OH weather station, 14 km away (elevation 1,106 ft (337 m)).
Frost dates near Streetsboro
- Aurora Apr 21 · Oct 29
- Brady Lake Apr 21 · Oct 29
- Mantua May 1 · Oct 20
- Kent Apr 21 · Oct 29
- Stow Apr 30 · Oct 21
- Ravenna Apr 21 · Oct 29
- Twinsburg Apr 30 · Oct 21
- Hudson Apr 30 · Oct 21
- Munroe Falls Apr 30 · Oct 21
- Macedonia Apr 30 · Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Streetsboro, OH?
The median last spring frost in Streetsboro, OH is April 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Streetsboro, OH?
The median first fall frost is October 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 14.
How long is the growing season in Streetsboro, OH?
About 191 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Streetsboro, OH?
Streetsboro, OH is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.