Half Moon, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Half Moon, a community in Onslow County, North Carolina.
This Afternoon
79°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. East wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast for Half Moon
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 79°F | Sunny | 6 mph E | 1% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph E | 4% |
| Wednesday | 80°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 9 mph SE | 24% |
| Wednesday Night | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph SE | 8% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Partly Sunny | 1 to 9 mph SE | 9% |
| Thursday Night | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph S | 12% |
| Friday | 79°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 1 to 8 mph S | 76% |
| Friday Night | 59°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph W | 76% |
| Saturday | 74°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph N | 24% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph N | 11% |
| Sunday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NW | 11% |
| Monday | 67°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NW | 15% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 8% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Half Moon (34.830, -77.459). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Half Moon
Last spring frost
Mar 31
First fall frost
Nov 8
Growing season
224 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Half Moon: nearby ZIP 28546 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Jacksonville Eoc, Nc (2.2 mi from Half Moon). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.