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🌷 Last Frost Dates for Emerald Isle, North Carolina 28594

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Apr 9. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Mar 28. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

Last frost date probabilities for Emerald Isle, 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 17
20% chanceApr 12
30% chanceApr 9
40% chanceApr 6
50% chanceApr 2
60% chanceMar 31
70% chanceMar 27
80% chanceMar 22
90% chanceMar 16
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 6
20% chanceMar 31
30% chanceMar 28
40% chanceMar 23
50% chanceMar 20
60% chanceMar 16
70% chanceMar 11
80% chanceMar 6
90% chanceFeb 27
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 23
20% chanceMar 17
30% chanceMar 11
40% chanceMar 6
50% chanceMar 2
60% chanceFeb 27
70% chanceFeb 22
80% chanceFeb 16
90% chanceFeb 6
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 10
20% chanceMar 2
30% chanceFeb 25
40% chanceFeb 20
50% chanceFeb 14
60% chanceFeb 7
70% chanceFeb 2
80% chanceJan 28
90% chanceJan 17
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 26
20% chanceFeb 16
30% chanceFeb 8
40% chanceFeb 2
50% chanceJan 30
60% chanceJan 24
70% chanceJan 17
80% chanceJan 9
90% chanceDec 31
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 14
20% chanceFeb 3
30% chanceJan 31
40% chanceJan 25
50% chanceJan 19
60% chanceJan 13
70% chanceJan 7
80% chanceJan 1
90% chanceDec 24

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CHERRY POINT MCAS (USW00013754)

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