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🌷 Last Frost Dates for Newton, North Carolina 28658

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Apr 23. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Apr 11. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

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

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: HICKORY FAA AP (USW00003810)

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