Last spring frost
Mar 1
Frost Dates for Avon, NC
First fall frost
Dec 20
Growing season
292 days
Hardiness zone
9a
In an average year around Avon, NC, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 1 and the first fall frost is about Dec 20, giving roughly a 292-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 3 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Mar 31 | Mar 17 | Feb 26 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Mar 21 | Mar 1 | Feb 3 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 7 | Feb 11 | Jan 14 |
| Severe (24°F) | Feb 24 | Jan 30 | Jan 4 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 31 | Mar 28 | Mar 24 | Mar 20 | Mar 17 | Mar 13 | Mar 9 | Mar 3 | Feb 26 |
| 32°F | Mar 21 | Mar 15 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 26 | Feb 21 | Feb 12 | Feb 3 |
| 28°F | Mar 7 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 17 | Feb 11 | Feb 4 | Jan 31 | Jan 26 | Jan 14 |
| 24°F | Feb 24 | Feb 14 | Feb 8 | Feb 1 | Jan 30 | Jan 25 | Jan 19 | Jan 12 | Jan 4 |
| 20°F | Feb 17 | Feb 6 | Feb 1 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 22 | Jan 17 | Jan 11 | Jan 5 |
| 16°F | Feb 11 | Feb 5 | Jan 30 | Jan 27 | Jan 23 | Jan 18 | Jan 14 | Jan 10 | Jan 5 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Nov 16 | Dec 1 | Dec 24 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 28 | Dec 20 | Jan 12 |
| Hard (28°F) | Dec 11 | Jan 4 | Jan 31 |
| Severe (24°F) | Dec 26 | Jan 14 | Feb 6 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Nov 16 | Nov 21 | Nov 26 | Nov 29 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| 32°F | Nov 28 | Dec 3 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 | Dec 20 | Dec 26 | Jan 1 | Jan 4 | Jan 12 |
| 28°F | Dec 11 | Dec 21 | Dec 27 | Jan 1 | Jan 4 | Jan 9 | Jan 14 | Jan 20 | Jan 31 |
| 24°F | Dec 26 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 9 | Jan 14 | Jan 19 | Jan 24 | Jan 30 | Feb 6 |
| 20°F | Jan 3 | Jan 8 | Jan 13 | Jan 17 | Jan 21 | Jan 26 | Jan 29 | Feb 1 | Feb 8 |
| 16°F | Jan 5 | Jan 8 | Jan 13 | Jan 17 | Jan 19 | Jan 25 | Jan 28 | Feb 2 | Feb 9 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Avon, NC?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Avon, NC is about Mar 1. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 3.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Avon, NC typically arrives about Dec 20. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Mar 1 on average, or Feb 3 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 292 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026