Frost dates for 44128 — Cleveland, OH
Last spring frostApr 8median date
First fall frostNov 12median date
Growing season218 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Cleveland compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Cleveland falls between March 29 and April 20, a 22-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and November 28.
- The median last frost is 16 days earlier than the Ohio median of Apr 24.
- Its 218-day growing season is among the longest of the 1,063 Ohio places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 14 days earlier than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 92 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 29 |
| 50% (median) | April 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 12 |
| 90% (late) | November 28 |
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 Cleveland, OH
Frost dates for 44128 — Cleveland, OH — last frost Apr 8, first frost Nov 12, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 13
Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Dec 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Cleveland, OH
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 11 – Apr 15 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Okra | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Basil | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 15 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 29 – Dec 3 |
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 Cleveland Burke Ap, OH weather station, 14 km away (elevation 584 ft (178 m)).
ZIP codes in Cleveland: 44101 44102 44103 44104 44105 44106 44108 44109 44110 44111 44112 44113 44114 44115 44118 44119 44120 44121 44124 44125 44126 44127 44128 44129 44130 44134 44135 44143 44144 44181 44188 44190 44191 44192 44193 44194 44195 44197 44198 44199
Frost dates near Cleveland
- Maple Heights Apr 8 · Nov 12
- Beachwood Apr 8 · Nov 12
- Bedford Apr 8 · Nov 12
- Solon Apr 8 · Nov 12
- Independence Apr 8 · Nov 12
- Northfield Apr 30 · Oct 21
- Macedonia Apr 30 · Oct 21
- Twinsburg Apr 30 · Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cleveland, OH?
The median last spring frost in Cleveland, OH is April 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Cleveland, OH?
The median first fall frost is November 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Cleveland, OH?
About 218 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Cleveland, OH?
Cleveland, OH is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.