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🍂 First Frost Dates for Saluda, North Carolina 28773

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

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 2. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Saluda, 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 13
20% chanceOct 19
30% chanceOct 23
40% chanceOct 26
50% chanceOct 29
60% chanceNov 1
70% chanceNov 4
80% chanceNov 8
90% chanceNov 14
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 24
20% chanceOct 29
30% chanceNov 2
40% chanceNov 5
50% chanceNov 9
60% chanceNov 13
70% chanceNov 17
80% chanceNov 22
90% chanceDec 1
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 4
20% chanceNov 10
30% chanceNov 16
40% chanceNov 20
50% chanceNov 25
60% chanceNov 30
70% chanceDec 3
80% chanceDec 6
90% chanceDec 13
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 20
20% chanceNov 28
30% chanceDec 2
40% chanceDec 5
50% chanceDec 8
60% chanceDec 12
70% chanceDec 17
80% chanceDec 23
90% chanceJan 1
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 4
20% chanceDec 9
30% chanceDec 13
40% chanceDec 17
50% chanceDec 22
60% chanceDec 26
70% chanceJan 1
80% chanceJan 6
90% chanceJan 18
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 11
20% chanceDec 16
30% chanceDec 22
40% chanceDec 27
50% chanceDec 31
60% chanceJan 4
70% chanceJan 11
80% chanceJan 19
90% chanceJan 29

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: TRYON (USC00318744)

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