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🍂 First Frost Dates for Scotland Neck, North Carolina 27874

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 13. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 24. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Scotland Neck, 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 First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 5
20% chanceOct 9
30% chanceOct 13
40% chanceOct 17
50% chanceOct 20
60% chanceOct 23
70% chanceOct 26
80% chanceOct 30
90% chanceNov 3
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 14
20% chanceOct 19
30% chanceOct 24
40% chanceOct 27
50% chanceOct 30
60% chanceNov 1
70% chanceNov 4
80% chanceNov 8
90% chanceNov 14
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 24
20% chanceOct 30
30% chanceNov 2
40% chanceNov 6
50% chanceNov 9
60% chanceNov 13
70% chanceNov 18
80% chanceNov 24
90% chanceDec 1
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 3
20% chanceNov 11
30% chanceNov 17
40% chanceNov 22
50% chanceNov 28
60% chanceDec 1
70% chanceDec 5
80% chanceDec 10
90% chanceDec 19
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 22
20% chanceDec 1
30% chanceDec 4
40% chanceDec 7
50% chanceDec 12
60% chanceDec 17
70% chanceDec 24
80% chanceDec 31
90% chanceJan 8
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 5
20% chanceDec 11
30% chanceDec 18
40% chanceDec 24
50% chanceDec 29
60% chanceJan 2
70% chanceJan 9
80% chanceJan 16
90% chanceJan 26

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: LEWISTON (USC00314962)

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