Frost dates in Franklin County, Ohio
The average last spring frost in Franklin County falls Apr 18 to Apr 23 and the average first fall frost Oct 19 to Oct 27, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 6a to 6b. Places: Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna, Grove City, Groveport, Harrisburg. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43002 | Columbus | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 6b |
| 43004 | Columbus | Apr 18 | Oct 27 | 6b |
| 43016 | Dublin | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 6b |
| 43017 | Dublin | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 6b |
| 43026 | Hilliard | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 6b |
| 43054 | New Albany | Apr 18 | Oct 27 | 6a |
| 43068 | Reynoldsburg | Apr 18 | Oct 27 | 6b |
| 43081 | Westerville | Apr 22 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43085 | Worthington | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 6b |
| 43109 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43119 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43123 | Grove City | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43125 | Groveport | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43126 | Harrisburg | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43201 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43202 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43203 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43204 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43205 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43206 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43207 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43209 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43210 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43211 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43212 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43213 | Columbus | Apr 18 | Oct 27 | 6b |
| 43214 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43215 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43217 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43218 | Columbus | Apr 18 | Oct 27 | 6b |
| 43219 | Columbus | Apr 18 | Oct 27 | 6b |
| 43220 | Upper Arlington | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 6b |
| 43221 | Upper Arlington | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43222 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43223 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43224 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43227 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43228 | Columbus | Apr 20 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43229 | Columbus | Apr 22 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43230 | Gahanna | Apr 18 | Oct 27 | 6b |
| 43231 | Columbus | Apr 22 | Oct 24 | 6b |
| 43232 | Columbus | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 6b |
| 43235 | Columbus | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 6b |
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