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🍂 First Frost Dates for Speed, North Carolina 27881

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

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 31. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Speed, 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 12
20% chanceOct 17
30% chanceOct 21
40% chanceOct 24
50% chanceOct 28
60% chanceOct 31
70% chanceNov 2
80% chanceNov 5
90% chanceNov 9
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 21
20% chanceOct 27
30% chanceOct 31
40% chanceNov 2
50% chanceNov 5
60% chanceNov 8
70% chanceNov 11
80% chanceNov 16
90% chanceNov 22
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 1
20% chanceNov 5
30% chanceNov 9
40% chanceNov 13
50% chanceNov 17
60% chanceNov 21
70% chanceNov 27
80% chanceDec 1
90% chanceDec 6
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 13
20% chanceNov 19
30% chanceNov 25
40% chanceNov 30
50% chanceDec 2
60% chanceDec 5
70% chanceDec 9
80% chanceDec 16
90% chanceDec 26
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 28
20% chanceDec 2
30% chanceDec 7
40% chanceDec 11
50% chanceDec 17
60% chanceDec 22
70% chanceDec 29
80% chanceJan 3
90% chanceJan 13
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 8
20% chanceDec 15
30% chanceDec 22
40% chanceDec 27
50% chanceJan 1
60% chanceJan 5
70% chanceJan 12
80% chanceJan 18
90% chanceJan 27

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: TARBORO 1 S (USC00318500)

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