Last spring frost
Apr 14
Frost Dates for Little Hocking, OH
First fall frost
Oct 30
Growing season
197 days
Hardiness zone
6b
In an average year around Little Hocking, OH, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 14 and the first fall frost is about Oct 30, giving roughly a 197-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 31 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | May 13 | Apr 26 | Apr 12 |
| Freeze (32°F) | May 2 | Apr 14 | Mar 31 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 16 | Apr 1 | Mar 16 |
| Severe (24°F) | Apr 4 | Mar 21 | Mar 1 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 13 | May 7 | May 3 | Apr 30 | Apr 26 | Apr 23 | Apr 19 | Apr 17 | Apr 12 |
| 32°F | May 2 | Apr 25 | Apr 20 | Apr 17 | Apr 14 | Apr 10 | Apr 7 | Apr 4 | Mar 31 |
| 28°F | Apr 16 | Apr 11 | Apr 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 1 | Mar 30 | Mar 26 | Mar 22 | Mar 16 |
| 24°F | Apr 4 | Mar 31 | Mar 27 | Mar 24 | Mar 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 13 | Mar 9 | Mar 1 |
| 20°F | Mar 26 | Mar 21 | Mar 17 | Mar 12 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 25 | Feb 16 |
| 16°F | Mar 18 | Mar 12 | Mar 7 | Mar 3 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 18 | Feb 11 | Feb 3 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 7 | Oct 19 | Oct 31 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 16 | Oct 30 | Nov 12 |
| Hard (28°F) | Oct 25 | Nov 9 | Nov 27 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 2 | Nov 21 | Dec 9 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 7 | Oct 12 | Oct 14 | Oct 17 | Oct 19 | Oct 22 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 31 |
| 32°F | Oct 16 | Oct 21 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 3 | Nov 7 | Nov 12 |
| 28°F | Oct 25 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 15 | Nov 19 | Nov 27 |
| 24°F | Nov 2 | Nov 8 | Nov 13 | Nov 16 | Nov 21 | Nov 26 | Dec 1 | Dec 4 | Dec 9 |
| 20°F | Nov 14 | Nov 22 | Nov 28 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 9 | Dec 15 | Dec 22 | Dec 28 |
| 16°F | Nov 30 | Dec 6 | Dec 12 | Dec 18 | Dec 23 | Dec 27 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 13 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Little Hocking, OH?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Little Hocking, OH is about Apr 14. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 31.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Little Hocking, OH typically arrives about Oct 30. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 14 on average, or Mar 31 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 197 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026