Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Avon, Ohio

Median (50% chance) dates of the last and first 32°F frost, from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at Elyria 3 E, 5.1 mi away (close match).

Last spring frostApr 22
First fall frostNov 1
192 frost-free days
Last spring frostApr 221 year in 10 after May 7
First fall frostNov 11 year in 10 by Oct 17
Growing season192 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 6b−5 to 0°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Avon in the next 7 nights?

No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Avon during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.

Tonight: forecast low 43°F. Above 36°F.

NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.

2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.

Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.

Frost and freeze probabilities

Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.

These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.

Average first hard freeze in Avon

The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 10, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Elyria 3 E. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.

TemperatureLast spring date
90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze
First fall date
10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze
Season
36°F frost possible Apr 19 · May 2 · May 19 Oct 4 · Oct 18 · Nov 1 168 days
32°F freeze Apr 6 · Apr 22 · May 7 Oct 17 · Nov 1 · Nov 12 192 days
28°F hard freeze Mar 26 · Apr 9 · Apr 24 Nov 1 · Nov 10 · Nov 24 215 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00332599. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Elyria 3 E

Average low temperature by month

Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk

Where these frost dates come from

The frost dates for Avon, OH come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Elyria 3 E (station USC00332599, elevation 730 ft), 5.1 mi from Avon. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.

Frost dates near Avon

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Avon Lake, OH 3.7 mi Apr 22 Nov 1
Westlake, OH 3.7 mi Apr 20 Nov 3
North Ridgeville, OH 4.3 mi Apr 22 Nov 1
North Olmsted, OH 5.0 mi Apr 20 Nov 3
Bay Village, OH 5.0 mi Apr 20 Nov 3
Sheffield Lake, OH 5.6 mi Apr 22 Nov 1
Elyria, OH 6.8 mi Apr 22 Nov 1
Olmsted Falls, OH 7.5 mi Apr 20 Nov 3
Fairview Park, OH 8.1 mi Apr 20 Nov 3
Rocky River, OH 8.1 mi Apr 20 Nov 3

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Avon?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Avon is around April 22. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 6.

When is the first frost in Avon?

The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 17 and a 90% chance by November 12.

Can it frost in Avon after the last frost date?

Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after May 2.

What growing zone is Avon?

Avon is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 44011. See growing zones in Ohio.

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