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🌷 Last Frost Dates for Clayton, North Carolina 27520

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Apr 23. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Apr 11. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

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

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

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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% chanceApr 30
20% chanceApr 26
30% chanceApr 23
40% chanceApr 20
50% chanceApr 17
60% chanceApr 15
70% chanceApr 11
80% chanceApr 7
90% chanceApr 3
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 19
20% chanceApr 15
30% chanceApr 11
40% chanceApr 8
50% chanceApr 5
60% chanceApr 2
70% chanceMar 31
80% chanceMar 26
90% chanceMar 20
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 10
20% chanceApr 4
30% chanceMar 31
40% chanceMar 28
50% chanceMar 24
60% chanceMar 20
70% chanceMar 16
80% chanceMar 12
90% chanceMar 6
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 30
20% chanceMar 24
30% chanceMar 19
40% chanceMar 14
50% chanceMar 10
60% chanceMar 6
70% chanceMar 2
80% chanceFeb 26
90% chanceFeb 20
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 17
20% chanceMar 9
30% chanceMar 3
40% chanceFeb 27
50% chanceFeb 23
60% chanceFeb 19
70% chanceFeb 12
80% chanceFeb 5
90% chanceJan 30
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 28
20% chanceFeb 21
30% chanceFeb 14
40% chanceFeb 7
50% chanceFeb 3
60% chanceJan 31
70% chanceJan 26
80% chanceJan 18
90% chanceJan 6

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CLAYTON WTP (USC00311820)

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