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🍂 First Frost Dates for Sims, North Carolina 27880

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 25. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 4. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Sims, 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 16
20% chanceOct 22
30% chanceOct 25
40% chanceOct 29
50% chanceNov 1
60% chanceNov 3
70% chanceNov 5
80% chanceNov 10
90% chanceNov 15
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 27
20% chanceNov 1
30% chanceNov 4
40% chanceNov 7
50% chanceNov 11
60% chanceNov 14
70% chanceNov 18
80% chanceNov 24
90% chanceDec 1
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 5
20% chanceNov 13
30% chanceNov 17
40% chanceNov 22
50% chanceNov 28
60% chanceDec 1
70% chanceDec 4
80% chanceDec 9
90% chanceDec 17
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 22
20% chanceDec 1
30% chanceDec 4
40% chanceDec 8
50% chanceDec 12
60% chanceDec 17
70% chanceDec 23
80% chanceDec 30
90% chanceJan 6
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 7
20% chanceDec 13
30% chanceDec 18
40% chanceDec 24
50% chanceDec 29
60% chanceJan 1
70% chanceJan 7
80% chanceJan 14
90% chanceJan 25
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 15
20% chanceDec 23
30% chanceDec 29
40% chanceJan 1
50% chanceJan 6
60% chanceJan 13
70% chanceJan 18
80% chanceJan 24
90% chanceJan 31

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: WILSON 3 SW (USC00319476)

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