Last spring frost
Mar 8
Frost Dates for Hobucken, NC
First fall frost
Dec 5
Growing season
272 days
Hardiness zone
8b
In an average year around Hobucken, NC, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 8 and the first fall frost is about Dec 5, giving roughly a 272-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 12 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) | Apr 8 | Mar 23 | Mar 3 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 | Mar 8 | Feb 12 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 15 | Feb 19 | Jan 26 |
| Severe (24°F) | Feb 28 | Feb 1 | Jan 9 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 8 | Apr 3 | Mar 30 | Mar 26 | Mar 23 | Mar 19 | Mar 15 | Mar 10 | Mar 3 |
| 32°F | Mar 28 | Mar 22 | Mar 17 | Mar 13 | Mar 8 | Mar 4 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 12 |
| 28°F | Mar 15 | Mar 6 | Mar 1 | Feb 25 | Feb 19 | Feb 12 | Feb 7 | Feb 2 | Jan 26 |
| 24°F | Feb 28 | Feb 20 | Feb 10 | Feb 5 | Feb 1 | Jan 29 | Jan 23 | Jan 16 | Jan 9 |
| 20°F | Feb 13 | Feb 4 | Jan 31 | Jan 28 | Jan 23 | Jan 19 | Jan 15 | Jan 10 | Jan 3 |
| 16°F | Feb 6 | Feb 1 | Jan 30 | Jan 27 | Jan 22 | Jan 17 | Jan 15 | Jan 12 | Jan 8 |
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 4 | Nov 23 | Dec 11 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 16 | Dec 5 | Dec 30 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 30 | Dec 25 | Jan 18 |
| Severe (24°F) | Dec 13 | Jan 7 | Jan 31 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Nov 4 | Nov 10 | Nov 15 | Nov 19 | Nov 23 | Nov 27 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 11 |
| 32°F | Nov 16 | Nov 23 | Nov 28 | Dec 2 | Dec 5 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 | Dec 21 | Dec 30 |
| 28°F | Nov 30 | Dec 5 | Dec 12 | Dec 19 | Dec 25 | Dec 30 | Jan 2 | Jan 8 | Jan 18 |
| 24°F | Dec 13 | Dec 22 | Dec 28 | Jan 2 | Jan 7 | Jan 11 | Jan 16 | Jan 21 | Jan 31 |
| 20°F | Dec 24 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 10 | Jan 14 | Jan 17 | Jan 21 | Jan 27 | Feb 1 |
| 16°F | Jan 5 | Jan 10 | Jan 13 | Jan 15 | Jan 18 | Jan 22 | Jan 26 | Jan 31 | Feb 2 |
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 Hobucken, NC?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Hobucken, NC is about Mar 8. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 12.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Hobucken, NC typically arrives about Dec 5. 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 8 on average, or Feb 12 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 272 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