🌷 Last Frost Dates for Lenoir, North Carolina 28645

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on May 2. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Apr 20. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

Last frost date probabilities for Lenoir, NC are based on historical climate data.

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

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% chanceMay 11
20% chanceMay 6
30% chanceMay 2
40% chanceApr 29
50% chanceApr 25
60% chanceApr 22
70% chanceApr 19
80% chanceApr 15
90% chanceApr 10
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after…
10% chanceMay 1
20% chanceApr 24
30% chanceApr 20
40% chanceApr 16
50% chanceApr 13
60% chanceApr 9
70% chanceApr 5
80% chanceApr 1
90% chanceMar 27
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 17
20% chanceApr 11
30% chanceApr 6
40% chanceApr 2
50% chanceMar 31
60% chanceMar 27
70% chanceMar 23
80% chanceMar 19
90% chanceMar 13
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 3
20% chanceMar 30
30% chanceMar 25
40% chanceMar 21
50% chanceMar 17
60% chanceMar 13
70% chanceMar 9
80% chanceMar 4
90% chanceFeb 26
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 23
20% chanceMar 17
30% chanceMar 12
40% chanceMar 7
50% chanceMar 2
60% chanceFeb 26
70% chanceFeb 21
80% chanceFeb 14
90% chanceFeb 5
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 14
20% chanceMar 5
30% chanceFeb 27
40% chanceFeb 20
50% chanceFeb 14
60% chanceFeb 8
70% chanceFeb 2
80% chanceJan 29
90% chanceJan 18

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: LENOIR (USC00314938)