🌷 Last Frost Dates for Winston Salem, North Carolina 27110

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Apr 21. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Apr 7. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

Last frost date probabilities for Winston Salem, NC are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

What is a Last Frost Date?

The last spring frost signals when your area is safe from freezing temperatures. Tender plants can now grow outdoors without cold damage! This marks the beginning of the growing season. Last spring frost serves as your essential starting point for planting warm-season crops. It's also time to remove winter protection from your perennials. Enjoy the longer days and warmer weather!

How to use the Last Frost Date?

Start seeds indoors several weeks before your last frost date. This gives plants time to reach transplanting size when weather permits. Plan your outdoor planting schedule around your area's average last frost date. Plant some crops before and some after this date to protect against weather changes. Look for spots in your yard where frost stays longer or disappears earlier. Create your own frost map to use all available growing space and extend your season. Keep watching your local weather forecast to catch any surprise late frosts.

Last Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or after…
10% chanceMay 2
20% chanceApr 25
30% chanceApr 21
40% chanceApr 17
50% chanceApr 14
60% chanceApr 11
70% chanceApr 8
80% chanceApr 4
90% chanceMar 31
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 17
20% chanceApr 12
30% chanceApr 7
40% chanceApr 4
50% chanceApr 1
60% chanceMar 28
70% chanceMar 24
80% chanceMar 20
90% chanceMar 15
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 5
20% chanceMar 31
30% chanceMar 26
40% chanceMar 22
50% chanceMar 18
60% chanceMar 14
70% chanceMar 10
80% chanceMar 6
90% chanceFeb 28
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 23
20% chanceMar 16
30% chanceMar 11
40% chanceMar 6
50% chanceMar 2
60% chanceFeb 28
70% chanceFeb 23
80% chanceFeb 17
90% chanceFeb 8
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 10
20% chanceMar 2
30% chanceFeb 24
40% chanceFeb 18
50% chanceFeb 12
60% chanceFeb 7
70% chanceFeb 3
80% chanceJan 30
90% chanceJan 21
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 26
20% chanceFeb 16
30% chanceFeb 7
40% chanceFeb 3
50% chanceJan 31
60% chanceJan 27
70% chanceJan 21
80% chanceJan 14
90% chanceJan 4

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: WINSTON SALEM RYNLDS AP (USW00093807)