Rutherford County, North Carolina
Local growing conditions for Rutherford County: the USDA hardiness zones found here, frost dates, and live weather for communities across the county. Based on 12 ZIP codes in our data.
Hardiness zones in Rutherford County
Rutherford County spans these USDA plant hardiness zones (by number of ZIP codes):
Local weather & frost dates
Open any community in Rutherford County for its live forecast, frost dates, and planting calendar:
Bostic 28018
Caroleen 28019
Cliffside 28024
Ellenboro 28040
Forest City 28043
Henrietta 28074
Cliffside 28076
Rutherfordton 28139
Spindale 28160
Glenwood 28167
Chimney Rock Village 28720
Lake Lure 28746
More for North Carolina
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- 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.