๐Ÿ‚ First Frost Dates for Wingate, North Carolina 28174

The first 36ยฐF frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 14. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32ยฐF light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 24. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also ๐ŸŒท Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Wingate, NC are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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 sweaterโ€”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 (36ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceOct 6
20% chanceOct 10
30% chanceOct 14
40% chanceOct 17
50% chanceOct 21
60% chanceOct 24
70% chanceOct 27
80% chanceOct 30
90% chanceNov 3
Probability of light freeze (32ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceOct 15
20% chanceOct 20
30% chanceOct 24
40% chanceOct 28
50% chanceOct 31
60% chanceNov 1
70% chanceNov 4
80% chanceNov 8
90% chanceNov 13
Probability of moderate freeze (28ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceOct 25
20% chanceOct 31
30% chanceNov 2
40% chanceNov 5
50% chanceNov 8
60% chanceNov 11
70% chanceNov 15
80% chanceNov 20
90% chanceNov 28
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceNov 3
20% chanceNov 8
30% chanceNov 12
40% chanceNov 17
50% chanceNov 21
60% chanceNov 25
70% chanceDec 1
80% chanceDec 4
90% chanceDec 11
Probability of hard freeze (20ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceNov 14
20% chanceNov 22
30% chanceNov 28
40% chanceDec 2
50% chanceDec 5
60% chanceDec 9
70% chanceDec 14
80% chanceDec 22
90% chanceJan 1
Probability of severe hard freeze (16ยฐF) on or before...
10% chanceNov 30
20% chanceDec 5
30% chanceDec 10
40% chanceDec 15
50% chanceDec 21
60% chanceDec 28
70% chanceJan 2
80% chanceJan 10
90% chanceJan 23

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: MONROE 2 SE (USC00315771)