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Will it freeze in Rittman in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 32°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM EST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 44°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.
- Tonight 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 34°F Frost possible · Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
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 Rittman
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Wooster Wayne County Airport. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last 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 24 · May 8 · May 24 | Sep 19 · Oct 1 · Oct 14 | 145 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 15 · Apr 29 · May 15 | Sep 29 · Oct 14 · Oct 29 | 167 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 2 · Apr 18 · May 1 | Oct 10 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 193 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Wooster Wayne County Airport
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 Rittman, OH come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Wooster Wayne County Airport (station USW00004842, elevation 1,137 ft), 8.8 mi from Rittman. 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 Rittman
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth, OH | 4.3 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 19 |
| Norton, OH | 8.1 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| Orrville, OH | 8.7 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 14 |
| Barberton, OH | 9.9 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| New Franklin, OH | 11 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Canal Fulton, OH | 12 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Medina, OH | 12 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 19 |
| Wooster, OH | 13 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 12 |
| Fairlawn, OH | 14 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| Akron, OH | 16 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Rittman?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Rittman is around April 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 15.
When is the first frost in Rittman?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 14. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 29 and a 90% chance by October 29.
Can it frost in Rittman 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 8.
What growing zone is Rittman?
Rittman 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 44270. See growing zones in Ohio.
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