New Hanover County, North Carolina
Local growing conditions for New Hanover County: the USDA hardiness zones found here, frost dates, and live weather for communities across the county. Based on 10 ZIP codes in our data.
Hardiness zones in New Hanover County
New Hanover County spans these USDA plant hardiness zones (by number of ZIP codes):
Local weather & frost dates
Open any community in New Hanover County for its live forecast, frost dates, and planting calendar:
Wrightsboro 28401
Wilmington 28403
Kings Grant 28405
Myrtle Grove 28409
Porters Neck 28411
Wilmington 28412
Carolina Beach 28428
Skippers Corner 28429
Kure Beach 28449
Wrightsville Beach 28480
More for North Carolina
- Agriculture in North Carolina
- Frost dates across North Carolina
- USDA hardiness zones explained
- Planting calendar by ZIP code
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County growing conditions are compiled from our ZIP-code database, USDA hardiness-zone data, and NOAA climate normals. Conditions vary within a county by elevation and local microclimate. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.