Frost Dates for Burnsville, NC

Based on data from Burnsville Ag weather station, 2 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. April 24
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. October 19
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 May 2
First Fall Frost October 13

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 6
First Fall Hard Freeze October 28
35.92°N, -82.30°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

178 Days April 24 to October 19

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°C)

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

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
36°
High: 45°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 27°F
Jan
39°
High: 49°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 29°F
Feb
45°
High: 56°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 34°F
Mar
54°
High: 66°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 42°F
Apr
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
May
69°
High: 80°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 61°F
Jul
70°
High: 81°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
Aug
65°
High: 76°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Sep
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 42°F
Oct
46°
High: 57°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 34°F
Nov
38°
High: 48°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 29°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.3"
8.8"
8.83"
Jan
7.9"
7.87"
Feb
9.3"
9.28"
Mar
8.3"
8.31"
Apr
7.6"
7.58"
May
6.7"
6.69"
Jun
7.7"
7.71"
Jul
7.3"
7.28"
Aug
8.0"
8.03"
Sep
8.1"
8.12"
Oct
7.5"
7.51"
Nov
7.5"
7.49"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 49m
Feb: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 41m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 55m
May: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 54m
Jun: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 26m
Jul: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 13m
Aug: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 22m
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 03m
Dec: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 34m
Daylight Longest: 14h 27m · Shortest: 9h 33m

Nearby Stations

Celo 2 S, NCApril 26 - October 15 Mt Mitchell, NCMay 16 - October 4 Spruce Pine 2 Ne, NC April 26 - October 20 Erwin 1 W, TN April 21 - October 23 N Fk 2, NCApril 5 - October 31 Roan Mtn 3sw, TN April 30 - October 12

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