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🍂 First Frost Dates for Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512

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

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 14. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Atlantic Beach, 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 23
20% chanceOct 28
30% chanceNov 1
40% chanceNov 4
50% chanceNov 8
60% chanceNov 12
70% chanceNov 16
80% chanceNov 20
90% chanceNov 27
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 1
20% chanceNov 9
30% chanceNov 14
40% chanceNov 18
50% chanceNov 22
60% chanceNov 26
70% chanceDec 1
80% chanceDec 4
90% chanceDec 11
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 18
20% chanceNov 25
30% chanceNov 30
40% chanceDec 2
50% chanceDec 5
60% chanceDec 10
70% chanceDec 15
80% chanceDec 21
90% chanceJan 1
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 1
20% chanceDec 6
30% chanceDec 11
40% chanceDec 16
50% chanceDec 21
60% chanceDec 26
70% chanceJan 1
80% chanceJan 7
90% chanceJan 18
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 9
20% chanceDec 16
30% chanceDec 23
40% chanceDec 28
50% chanceJan 2
60% chanceJan 7
70% chanceJan 14
80% chanceJan 22
90% chanceFeb 1
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 14
20% chanceDec 23
30% chanceDec 30
40% chanceJan 3
50% chanceJan 8
60% chanceJan 15
70% chanceJan 22
80% chanceJan 28
90% chanceFeb 4

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: MOREHEAD CITY 2 WNW (USC00315830)

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