When to plant in Lakewood, OH
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Lakewood, Ohio — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Lakewood, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
CLEVELAND · 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 Lakewood’s own odds, recorded at CLEVELAND.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 17 | Apr 30 | Apr 17 | Oct 7 | Oct 22 | Nov 3 |
| 32°F | May 5 | Apr 20 | Apr 4 | Oct 21 | Nov 3 | Nov 17 |
| 28°F | Apr 21 | Apr 5 | Mar 22 | Nov 1 | Nov 13 | Nov 29 |
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 Lakewood, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 24 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.
Lakewood planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lakewood, OH?
On average, the last spring frost in Lakewood is around April 20 (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 Lakewood, OH?
In Lakewood, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 3 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Lakewood in?
Lakewood is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Lakewood?
There are roughly 197 frost-free days in Lakewood (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 20 to the first fall frost near November 3.
When should I plant tomatoes in Lakewood?
In Lakewood, start tomato seeds indoors around February 23–March 9, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 27 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Rocky River · 5 km
- Fairview Park · 6 km
- Brooklyn · 7 km
- Brook Park · 9 km
- Cleveland · 10 km
- Bay Village · 11 km
- Westlake · 11 km
- Parma Heights · 12 km
Frost dates recorded at CLEVELAND, 9 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 Lakewood, OH — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00014820. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/ohio/lakewood.