Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 43317 — Chesterville, OH

ZIP code 43317 (Chesterville, Morrow County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost October 10.

Where ZIP 43317 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F
Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C
Last frostMay 1
First frostOct 10
2012 zone5b

Was 5b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Chesterville, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 1median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 18only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 27
Growing season161 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 21 and returns around October 23.

From the NOAA station Fredericktown 4 S, OH — 9 miles away, elevation 1,050 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 43317

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
TomatoesTransplant · May 8 – May 22
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 15 – May 29
BeansSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 15 – Aug 29
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 26 – Oct 31
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 1) and first fall frost (Oct 10) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 43317 came on Mar 15 — 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 2).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Chesterville, OH

The center of ZIP 43317 is mapped as Pits, gravel: built-over ground without natural soil data. Garden soil here is usually imported or disturbed — test before you plant.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 43317; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Chesterville, OH

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July
Winter low15 °Faverage low, January
Hot days7days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights148nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,602base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 04 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 17 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation42.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 33 °F, low 15 °F 33°15° JanFebruary: average high 37 °F, low 18 °F 37°18° FebMarch: average high 47 °F, low 26 °F 47°26° MarApril: average high 61 °F, low 36 °F 61°36° AprMay: average high 71 °F, low 47 °F 71°47° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° JunJuly: average high 82 °F, low 59 °F 82°59° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° AugSeptember: average high 74 °F, low 49 °F 74°49° SepOctober: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° OctNovember: average high 49 °F, low 28 °F 49°28° NovDecember: average high 38 °F, low 22 °F 38°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.31 in precipitation 3.3 JanFebruary: 2.51 in precipitation 2.5 FebMarch: 3.39 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 AprMay: 4.43 in precipitation 4.4 MayJune: 4.85 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 JulAugust: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.21 in precipitation 3.2 SepOctober: 2.99 in precipitation 3.0 OctNovember: 3.08 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 3.29 in precipitation 3.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Fredericktown 4 S, OH (9 mi away); precipitation: Fredericktown 4.0 Nnw, OH (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

430196a
Fredericktown, OH · 5 mi
433386a
Mount Gilead, OH · 7 mi
433346a
Marengo, OH · 8 mi
430486a
Mount Liberty, OH · 9 mi
433496a
Shauck, OH · 10 mi
433156a
Cardington, OH · 10 mi
448136a
Bellville, OH · 12 mi
430116a
Centerburg, OH · 12 mi

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Questions about 43317

What planting zone is ZIP code 43317?

ZIP code 43317 (Chesterville, OH) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Chesterville, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 43317 is May 1; after May 18 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fredericktown 4 S station.

When is the first frost in Chesterville, OH?

The median first fall frost near 43317 is October 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 161 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 43317?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 6 – Mar 20 and set transplants outside around May 8 – May 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 43317 get?

About 42.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fredericktown 4.0 Nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Chesterville, OH?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 7 days a year at 90 °F or more.

Did spring come early in Chesterville, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 43317 came on Mar 15 in 2026, 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Chesterville, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 43317 is 15 h 04 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 43317 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 43317 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.