Frost Dates for Belhaven, NC

Based on data from Belhaven 3 Ne weather station, 3 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 25
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 11
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost March 31
First Fall Frost November 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 12
First Fall Hard Freeze November 27
35.54°N, -76.62°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

231 Days March 25 to November 11

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90°
43°
High: 54°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 33°F
Jan
46°
High: 57°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 34°F
Feb
52°
High: 63°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 40°F
Mar
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Apr
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 58°F
May
76°
High: 86°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 67°F
Jun
80°
High: 89°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
78°
High: 87°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
73°
High: 83°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Sep
63°
High: 75°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 52°F
Oct
53°
High: 65°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 42°F
Nov
47°
High: 57°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.8"
7.8"
7.75"
Jan
6.4"
6.44"
Feb
7.2"
7.22"
Mar
7.2"
7.21"
Apr
8.4"
8.38"
May
9.3"
9.32"
Jun
10.8"
10.82"
Jul
9.5"
9.47"
Aug
7.7"
7.72"
Sep
6.2"
6.16"
Oct
6.6"
6.64"
Nov
6.5"
6.51"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 51m
Feb: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 42m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
May: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 53m
Jun: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 24m
Jul: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 11m
Aug: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 21m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
Nov: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 05m
Dec: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 36m
Daylight Longest: 14h 25m · Shortest: 9h 35m

Nearby Stations

Fairfield, NCApril 7 - November 4 Aurora 6 N, NC March 8 - December 5 Swanquarter Ferry, NC March 18 - November 25 Plymouth 5 E, NC March 31 - November 7 Columbia Ag Gum Neck, NC March 29 - November 13 Washington Wwtp 4w, NC March 22 - November 15

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