When to plant in White Oak, OH
USDA Zone 6bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for White Oak, Ohio — all computed from White Oak's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6b means White Oak sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
CHEVIOT · 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 White Oak’s own odds, recorded at CHEVIOT.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 13 | Apr 29 | Apr 14 | Oct 3 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 |
| 32°F | May 5 | Apr 17 | Apr 2 | Oct 11 | Oct 26 | Nov 7 |
| 28°F | Apr 21 | Apr 4 | Mar 20 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 | Nov 22 |
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 White Oak, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 13 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.
White Oak planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in White Oak, OH?
On average, the last spring frost in White Oak is around April 17 (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 White Oak, OH?
In White Oak, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 26 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is White Oak in?
White Oak 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 White Oak?
There are roughly 192 frost-free days in White Oak (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 17 to the first fall frost near October 26.
When should I plant tomatoes in White Oak?
In White Oak, start tomato seeds indoors around February 20–March 6, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 24 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Monfort Heights · 3 km
- Northbrook · 5 km
- Dent · 5 km
- Bridgetown · 7 km
- Finneytown · 8 km
- Mack · 9 km
- Forest Park · 11 km
- Cincinnati · 12 km
Frost dates recorded at CHEVIOT, 6 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 White Oak, OH — Frost Dates & Zone 6b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00331515. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/ohio/white-oak.