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

Planting zone for 45169 — Sabina, OH

ZIP code 45169 (Sabina, Clinton County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 20 and the first fall frost October 20.

Where ZIP 45169 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 20

First frostOct 20

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 Sabina, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 20median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 6only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 20median — 10% chance by Oct 5

Growing season180 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 8 and returns around October 31.

From the NOAA station Wilmington 3 N, OH — 9 miles away, elevation 1,034 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 45169

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 30

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 4 – May 18

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 25 – Sep 8

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 6 – Nov 10

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 20) and first fall frost (Oct 20) 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 45169 came on Mar 10 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 25).

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Mar 252026
Mar 10

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 Sabina, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 45169 is Crosby — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Crosby-Celina silt loams, 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 45169; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Sabina, OH

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July

Winter low20 °Faverage low, January

Hot days12days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights117nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,273base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 58 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 22 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation43.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall23 inper year; 30 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Wilmington 3 N, OH (9 mi away); precipitation: Wilmington 3 N, OH (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

451666b

Reesville, OH · 3 mi

453076b

Bowersville, OH · 6 mi

431426b

Milledgeville, OH · 7 mi

453356b

Jamestown, OH · 10 mi

451776b

Wilmington, OH · 11 mi

431286a

Jeffersonville, OH · 11 mi

431606b

Washington Court House, OH · 11 mi

451326b

Highland, OH · 12 mi

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Questions about 45169

What planting zone is ZIP code 45169?

ZIP code 45169 (Sabina, 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 Sabina, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 45169 is April 20; after May 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wilmington 3 N station.

When is the first frost in Sabina, OH?

The median first fall frost near 45169 is October 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 180 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 45169?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 23 – Mar 9 and set transplants outside around Apr 27 – May 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 45169 get?

About 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 23 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wilmington 3 N station).

How hot do summers get in Sabina, OH?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 12 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 45169 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Crosby at the center of ZIP 45169: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Sabina, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 45169 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Sabina, OH?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 45169 is 14 h 58 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 45169 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 45169 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.