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🌷 Last Frost Dates for Waves, North Carolina 27982

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Apr 1. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Mar 17. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

Last frost date probabilities for Waves, 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 12
20% chanceApr 5
30% chanceApr 1
40% chanceMar 29
50% chanceMar 25
60% chanceMar 21
70% chanceMar 17
80% chanceMar 12
90% chanceMar 5
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 28
20% chanceMar 22
30% chanceMar 17
40% chanceMar 12
50% chanceMar 8
60% chanceMar 4
70% chanceFeb 28
80% chanceFeb 23
90% chanceFeb 15
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 15
20% chanceMar 6
30% chanceMar 1
40% chanceFeb 25
50% chanceFeb 20
60% chanceFeb 13
70% chanceFeb 7
80% chanceFeb 1
90% chanceJan 23
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 27
20% chanceFeb 18
30% chanceFeb 10
40% chanceFeb 4
50% chanceJan 31
60% chanceJan 28
70% chanceJan 22
80% chanceJan 14
90% chanceJan 3
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 12
20% chanceFeb 3
30% chanceJan 31
40% chanceJan 28
50% chanceJan 24
60% chanceJan 19
70% chanceJan 13
80% chanceJan 7
90% chanceDec 30
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 3
20% chanceJan 30
30% chanceJan 26
40% chanceJan 22
50% chanceJan 19
60% chanceJan 14
70% chanceJan 9
80% chanceJan 5
90% chanceDec 30

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CAPE HATTERAS AP (USW00093729)

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