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🍂 First Frost Dates for Davis, North Carolina 28524

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Nov 8. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 21. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Davis, 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 31
20% chanceNov 4
30% chanceNov 8
40% chanceNov 11
50% chanceNov 15
60% chanceNov 19
70% chanceNov 23
80% chanceNov 28
90% chanceDec 3
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 11
20% chanceNov 17
30% chanceNov 21
40% chanceNov 26
50% chanceNov 30
60% chanceDec 2
70% chanceDec 6
80% chanceDec 11
90% chanceDec 19
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 25
20% chanceDec 1
30% chanceDec 5
40% chanceDec 9
50% chanceDec 13
60% chanceDec 18
70% chanceDec 23
80% chanceDec 30
90% chanceJan 5
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 7
20% chanceDec 13
30% chanceDec 19
40% chanceDec 24
50% chanceDec 29
60% chanceJan 1
70% chanceJan 6
80% chanceJan 13
90% chanceJan 23
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 15
20% chanceDec 23
30% chanceDec 29
40% chanceJan 2
50% chanceJan 6
60% chanceJan 11
70% chanceJan 17
80% chanceJan 23
90% chanceJan 31
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 23
20% chanceDec 30
30% chanceJan 3
40% chanceJan 7
50% chanceJan 11
60% chanceJan 16
70% chanceJan 21
80% chanceJan 26
90% chanceJan 31

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: BEAUFORT MICHAEL J SMITH FLD (USW00093765)

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