Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 44081 — Perry, OH

ZIP code 44081 (Perry, Lake County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 15 and the first fall frost November 9.

Where ZIP 44081 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostApr 15

First frostNov 9

2012 zone6b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Perry, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 15median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 27only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 9median — 10% chance by Oct 30

Growing season209 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 4 and returns around November 21.

From the NOAA station Painesville 4 Nw, OH — 8 miles away, elevation 600 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 44081

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 14 – Sep 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 26 – Nov 30

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 15) and first fall frost (Nov 9) 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 44081 came on Mar 18 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 3).

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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).

Native plants for zone 6b in Ohio

570 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Ohio, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Perry, OH.

Soil in Perry, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 44081 is Granby — sandy loam, very poorly drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageVery poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter5%high

Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise

Farmland classFarmland of unique importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Granby sandy loam.

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 44081; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Perry, OH

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July

Winter low24 °Faverage low, January

Hot days5days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights100nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,393base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 13 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 08 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation40.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Painesville 4 Nw, OH (8 mi away); precipitation: Painesville 4 Nw, OH (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

4 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

440576b

Madison, OH · 4 mi

440776b

Painesville, OH · 6 mi

440886b

Unionville, OH · 7 mi

440866a

Thompson, OH · 7 mi

440457a

Grand River, OH · 8 mi

Ohio planting zones →

Questions about 44081

What planting zone is ZIP code 44081?

ZIP code 44081 (Perry, OH) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Perry, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 44081 is April 15; after April 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Painesville 4 Nw station.

When is the first frost in Perry, OH?

The median first fall frost near 44081 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 209 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 44081?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 18 – Mar 4 and set transplants outside around Apr 22 – May 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 44081 get?

About 40.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Painesville 4 Nw station).

How hot do summers get in Perry, OH?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 5 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 44081 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Granby at the center of ZIP 44081: sandy loam, very poorly drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Perry, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 44081 came on Mar 18 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Perry, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 44081 is 15 h 13 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).