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🍂 First Frost Dates for Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 27949

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Nov 17. (See detailed probabilities below.)

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

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Kitty Hawk, 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% chanceNov 7
20% chanceNov 13
30% chanceNov 17
40% chanceNov 21
50% chanceNov 24
60% chanceNov 27
70% chanceDec 1
80% chanceDec 4
90% chanceDec 10
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 19
20% chanceNov 25
30% chanceNov 30
40% chanceDec 2
50% chanceDec 6
60% chanceDec 9
70% chanceDec 14
80% chanceDec 19
90% chanceDec 27
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 2
20% chanceDec 7
30% chanceDec 12
40% chanceDec 17
50% chanceDec 22
60% chanceDec 26
70% chanceDec 31
80% chanceJan 4
90% chanceJan 13
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 14
20% chanceDec 22
30% chanceDec 27
40% chanceDec 31
50% chanceJan 3
60% chanceJan 8
70% chanceJan 14
80% chanceJan 21
90% chanceFeb 1
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 26
20% chanceJan 1
30% chanceJan 4
40% chanceJan 9
50% chanceJan 14
60% chanceJan 19
70% chanceJan 23
80% chanceJan 29
90% chanceFeb 7
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 29
20% chanceJan 3
30% chanceJan 8
40% chanceJan 13
50% chanceJan 17
60% chanceJan 21
70% chanceJan 25
80% chanceJan 30
90% chanceFeb 5

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: MANTEO AP (USW00013766)

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