Northwest, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Northwest, a city in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
This Afternoon
81°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
7-day forecast for Northwest
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 81°F | Sunny | 6 to 9 mph E | 0% |
| Tonight | 58°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph E | 1% |
| Wednesday | 82°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 3 to 9 mph E | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 63°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph E | 3% |
| Thursday | 84°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 8 mph SE | 10% |
| Thursday Night | 65°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 8% |
| Friday | 81°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 2 to 9 mph S | 68% |
| Friday Night | 60°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph W | 64% |
| Saturday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph N | 14% |
| Saturday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 9% |
| Sunday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph N | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph W | 11% |
| Monday | 69°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph NW | 15% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 7% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Northwest (34.316, -78.145). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Northwest
Last spring frost
Mar 19
First fall frost
Nov 20
Growing season
247 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Northwest: nearby ZIP 28451 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Wilmington Intl Ap, Nc (12.7 mi from Northwest). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.