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🍂 First Frost Dates for Icard, North Carolina 28666

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 17. (See detailed probabilities below.)

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

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Icard, 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 8
20% chanceOct 14
30% chanceOct 17
40% chanceOct 21
50% chanceOct 24
60% chanceOct 27
70% chanceOct 30
80% chanceNov 2
90% chanceNov 6
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 19
20% chanceOct 24
30% chanceOct 28
40% chanceNov 1
50% chanceNov 3
60% chanceNov 5
70% chanceNov 9
80% chanceNov 13
90% chanceNov 18
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 31
20% chanceNov 4
30% chanceNov 9
40% chanceNov 12
50% chanceNov 16
60% chanceNov 19
70% chanceNov 24
80% chanceNov 30
90% chanceDec 4
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 13
20% chanceNov 20
30% chanceNov 25
40% chanceNov 29
50% chanceDec 2
60% chanceDec 5
70% chanceDec 9
80% chanceDec 14
90% chanceDec 23
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 30
20% chanceDec 3
30% chanceDec 7
40% chanceDec 11
50% chanceDec 15
60% chanceDec 20
70% chanceDec 24
80% chanceDec 30
90% chanceJan 8
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 8
20% chanceDec 13
30% chanceDec 18
40% chanceDec 23
50% chanceDec 28
60% chanceJan 1
70% chanceJan 7
80% chanceJan 15
90% chanceJan 25

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

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