First and last freeze dates in Cincinnati, OH
The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Oct 18, and the last freeze of spring around Apr 23.
This fall so far (data through Oct 16, 2026): no 32°F freeze recorded yet at this station. Observed data, can lag a day or two.
Oct 18Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)
Apr 23Median last spring freeze (≤32°F)
179Median freeze-free days between
First and last freeze dates in Cincinnati
| Threshold | Event | Median date | Typical range (10th–90th pct) | Earliest / latest | Years with one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | First in fall | Oct 18 | Oct 7 – Oct 30 | Oct 2 (2003) / Nov 5 (2016) | 100% |
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | Last in spring | Apr 23 | Apr 9 – May 7 | – | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | First in fall | Nov 3 | Oct 23 – Nov 20 | Oct 18 (2015) / Nov 29 (2024) | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | Last in spring | Apr 3 | Mar 25 – Apr 14 | – | 100% |
Based on the station’s daily minimum temperature, 1995–2024. “Freeze” here means a daily low at or below the threshold, which is not the same as visible frost. Your yard can differ by several degrees and days from an airport weather station, so use these as planning odds, not guarantees.
The median stretch between the last spring freeze and the first fall freeze (the freeze-free season) was about 179 days.
Nearby weather stations
- Dayton, OH
- Cincinnati (Northern Kentucky Airport), KY
- Columbus (John Glenn Airport), OH
- Huntington, WV
- Lexington, KY
- Mansfield, OH
Source station: Cincinnati (USW00013841), elevation 1,170 ft. Data: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily. Computed by First Snow Dates; how we calculate this. Historical averages only; for a forecast see weather.gov.
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