Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Campbell, Ohio

Median (50% chance) dates of the last and first 32°F frost, from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at New Castle 1 N, 13 mi away (close match).

Last spring frostApr 30
First fall frostOct 23
175 frost-free days
Last spring frostApr 301 year in 10 after May 19
First fall frostOct 231 year in 10 by Oct 6
Growing season175 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 6a−10 to −5°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Campbell in the next 7 nights?

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

Tonight: forecast low 45°F. Above 36°F.

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

6 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 Campbell

The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 2, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at New Castle 1 N. 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 26 · May 11 · May 27 Sep 28 · Oct 9 · Oct 23 151 days
32°F freeze Apr 17 · Apr 30 · May 19 Oct 6 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 175 days
28°F hard freeze Apr 6 · Apr 20 · May 6 Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 198 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00366233. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at New Castle 1 N

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 Campbell, OH come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: New Castle 1 N (station USC00366233, elevation 825 ft), 13 mi from Campbell. 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 Campbell

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Struthers, OH 1.9 mi Apr 30 Oct 23
Youngstown, OH 3.1 mi May 1 Oct 17
Hubbard, OH 5.6 mi May 1 Oct 17
Girard, OH 8.1 mi May 1 Oct 17
Canfield, OH 9.9 mi May 8 Oct 12
Niles, OH 11 mi May 8 Oct 12
Sharon, PA 12 mi May 1 Oct 17
Hermitage, PA 13 mi May 15 Oct 3
Columbiana, OH 14 mi May 2 Oct 13
New Castle, PA 14 mi Apr 30 Oct 23

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Campbell?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Campbell is around April 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 17.

When is the first frost in Campbell?

The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 6 and a 90% chance by November 4.

Can it frost in Campbell 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 11.

What growing zone is Campbell?

Campbell is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −10 to −5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 44405. See growing zones in Ohio.

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