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🍂 First Frost Dates for Matthews, North Carolina 28104

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 Matthews, 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 27
60% chanceOct 29
70% chanceNov 1
80% chanceNov 5
90% chanceNov 10
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 23
20% chanceOct 28
30% chanceOct 31
40% chanceNov 3
50% chanceNov 5
60% chanceNov 9
70% chanceNov 12
80% chanceNov 17
90% chanceNov 24
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 2
20% chanceNov 6
30% chanceNov 11
40% chanceNov 15
50% chanceNov 19
60% chanceNov 23
70% chanceNov 29
80% chanceDec 3
90% chanceDec 9
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 14
20% chanceNov 20
30% chanceNov 26
40% chanceDec 1
50% chanceDec 4
60% chanceDec 8
70% chanceDec 13
80% chanceDec 21
90% chanceDec 31
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 29
20% chanceDec 4
30% chanceDec 9
40% chanceDec 14
50% chanceDec 20
60% chanceDec 26
70% chanceJan 1
80% chanceJan 8
90% chanceJan 19
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 8
20% chanceDec 15
30% chanceDec 21
40% chanceDec 28
50% chanceJan 1
60% chanceJan 7
70% chanceJan 15
80% chanceJan 23
90% chanceFeb 2

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: MONROE AP (USW00053872)

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