Ohio Frost Dates
Ohio generally provides a good growing season, though lake influence, elevation, and local topography make a noticeable difference. Gardeners near Lake Erie may see delayed spring warmth but gentler autumns, while inland hollows and uplands can be more prone to late frost.
Look up your exact frost dates
Frost timing shifts across Ohio with elevation and distance from water. Enter your ZIP code for dates from your nearest weather station.
Ohio locations
| ZIP | Area | Hardiness zone |
|---|---|---|
| 43202 | Columbus | 6b |
| 43235 | Columbus | 6b |
| 43326 | Kenton | 6a |
| 43545 | Napoleon | 6a |
| 43713 | Barnesville | 6b |
| 43931 | Hannibal | 6b |
| 43961 | Stratton | 7a |
| 44024 | Chardon | 6a |
| 44045 | Grand River | 7a |
| 44114 | Cleveland | 7a |
| 44262 | Munroe Falls | 6b |
| 44473 | Vienna Center | 6a |
| 44820 | Bucyrus | 6a |
| 44883 | Tiffin | 6a |
| 45167 | Ripley | 6b |
| 45226 | Cincinnati | 6b |
| 45331 | Greenville | 6a |
| 45365 | Sidney | 6a |
| 45377 | Dayton | 6b |
| 45423 | Dayton | 6b |
| 43001 | Alexandria | 6a |
| 43002 | Columbus | 6b |
| 43003 | Ashley | 6a |
| 43004 | Columbus | 6b |
| 43005 | Bladensburg | 6a |
| 43006 | Brinkhaven | 6a |
| 43007 | Raymond | 6a |
| 43008 | Buckeye Lake | 6a |
| 43009 | North Lewisburg | 6a |
| 43010 | Catawba | 6a |
| 43011 | Centerburg | 6a |
| 43013 | Hartford (Croton) | 6a |
| 43014 | Danville | 6a |
| 43015 | Delaware | 6b |
| 43016 | Dublin | 6b |
| 43017 | Dublin | 6b |
| 43018 | Etna | 6a |
| 43019 | Fredericktown | 6a |
| 43021 | Galena | 6b |
| 43022 | Gambier | 6a |
| 43023 | Granville | 6a |
| 43025 | Hebron | 6a |
| 43026 | Hilliard | 6b |
| 43027 | Utica | 6a |
| 43028 | Howard | 6a |
| 43029 | Milford Center | 6a |
| 43030 | Jacksontown | 6a |
| 43031 | Johnstown | 6a |
| 43032 | Kilbourne | 6b |
| 43033 | Kirkersville | 6a |
| 43035 | Columbus | 6b |
| 43036 | Magnetic Springs | - |
| 43037 | Martinsburg | 6a |
| 43040 | Marysville | 6a |
| 43044 | Mechanicsburg | 6a |
| 43045 | Milford Center | 6a |
| 43046 | Millersport | 6a |
| 43047 | North Lewisburg | - |
| 43050 | Mount Vernon | 6a |
| 43054 | New Albany | 6a |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (public domain) and USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.