When to plant in Coshocton, OH
USDA Zone 6bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Coshocton, Ohio — all computed from Coshocton's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6b means Coshocton sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
COSHOCTON WPC PLT · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Coshocton’s own odds, recorded at COSHOCTON WPC PLT.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 22 | May 6 | Apr 23 | Sep 25 | Oct 8 | Oct 19 |
| 32°F | May 16 | Apr 27 | Apr 13 | Oct 6 | Oct 18 | Oct 30 |
| 28°F | May 2 | Apr 15 | Apr 1 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Coshocton, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 31 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Coshocton planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Coshocton, OH?
On average, the last spring frost in Coshocton is around April 27 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Coshocton, OH?
The first fall frost in Coshocton typically arrives around October 18 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Coshocton in?
Coshocton is in USDA hardiness zone 6b. In zone 6b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Coshocton?
There are roughly 174 frost-free days in Coshocton (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 27 to the first fall frost near October 18.
When should I plant tomatoes in Coshocton?
In Coshocton, start tomato seeds indoors around March 2–March 16, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 4 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Cambridge · 35 km
- Zanesville · 37 km
- New Philadelphia · 43 km
- Dover · 43 km
- Newark · 53 km
- Mount Vernon · 55 km
- Heath · 57 km
- Wooster · 62 km
Frost dates recorded at COSHOCTON WPC PLT, 3 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Coshocton, OH — Frost Dates & Zone 6b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00331890. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/ohio/coshocton.