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

Planting zone for 44632 — Hartville, OH

ZIP code 44632 (Hartville, Stark County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 24 and the first fall frost October 26.

Where ZIP 44632 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 24
First frostOct 26
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Hartville, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 24median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 11only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 26median — 10% chance by Oct 11
Growing season184 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 13 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Akron Canton Regional Airport, OH — 7 miles away, elevation 1,207 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 44632

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Apr 3
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
TomatoesTransplant · May 1 – May 15
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 8 – May 22
BeansSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 31 – Sep 14
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 12 – Nov 16
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 24) and first fall frost (Oct 26) 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 44632 came on Mar 12 — 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 1).

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 Hartville, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 44632 is Fitchville — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Fitchville silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes.

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 44632; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hartville, OH

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days11days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights120nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,247base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 07 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 13 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation41.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 36 °F, low 20 °F 36°20° JanFebruary: average high 39 °F, low 22 °F 39°22° FebMarch: average high 48 °F, low 29 °F 48°29° MarApril: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 50 °F 72°50° MayJune: average high 80 °F, low 59 °F 80°59° JunJuly: average high 84 °F, low 63 °F 84°63° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 55 °F 76°55° SepOctober: average high 63 °F, low 44 °F 63°44° OctNovember: average high 51 °F, low 34 °F 51°34° NovDecember: average high 40 °F, low 26 °F 40°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.84 in precipitation 2.8 JanFebruary: 2.31 in precipitation 2.3 FebMarch: 3.33 in precipitation 3.3 MarApril: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 AprMay: 4.21 in precipitation 4.2 MayJune: 4.89 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 3.83 in precipitation 3.8 JulAugust: 3.45 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.60 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 OctNovember: 3.02 in precipitation 3.0 NovDecember: 2.89 in precipitation 2.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Akron Canton Regional Airport, OH (7 mi away); precipitation: Mogadore 4.7 Se, OH (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

446526b
Middlebranch, OH · 4 mi
447216b
Canton, OH · 5 mi
442606b
Mogadore, OH · 5 mi
442656b
Randolph, OH · 6 mi
446306b
Greentown, OH · 6 mi
446856b
Uniontown, OH · 6 mi
443126b
Akron, OH · 8 mi
447676b
Canton, OH · 8 mi

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Questions about 44632

What planting zone is ZIP code 44632?

ZIP code 44632 (Hartville, 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 Hartville, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 44632 is April 24; after May 11 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Akron Canton Regional Airport station.

When is the first frost in Hartville, OH?

The median first fall frost near 44632 is October 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 184 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 44632?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 27 – Mar 13 and set transplants outside around May 1 – May 15, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 44632 get?

About 41.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mogadore 4.7 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Hartville, OH?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 11 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 44632 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Fitchville at the center of ZIP 44632: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Hartville, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 44632 came on Mar 12 in 2026, 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hartville, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 44632 is 15 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 44632 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 44632 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.