Frost Dates for Cataloochee, NC

Elevation: 808 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 30
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 12

30% Probability

Only 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 5
First Fall Frost October 8

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze October 20
35.64°N, 83.10°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

165 Days April 30 to October 12

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January46°35°23°
February51°38°26°
March58°45°31°
April68°53°38°
May74°60°47°
June78°66°54°
July80°69°58°
August80°68°57°
September75°63°52°
October67°53°38°
November58°44°31°
December50°38°27°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.1
February5.2
March6.3
April6.5
May6.4
June7.8
July8.8
August7.2
September6.4
October6.5
November6.2
December6.3

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 25m · Shortest: 9h 35m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:47 AM5:37 PM9h 50m
February7:26 AM6:08 PM10h 42m
March7:50 AM7:34 PM11h 44m
April7:05 AM7:60 PM12h 55m
May6:32 AM8:25 PM13h 53m
June6:21 AM8:45 PM14h 24m
July6:32 AM8:44 PM14h 11m
August6:56 AM8:17 PM13h 21m
September7:21 AM7:33 PM12h 13m
October7:45 AM6:50 PM11h 04m
November7:15 AM5:20 PM10h 05m
December7:40 AM5:16 PM9h 36m

Nearby Stations

Waterville 2, NC April 6 - November 1 Waynesville 1 E, NC April 30 - October 14 Cherokee, NCApril 17 - October 21 Newfound Gap, TN May 3 - October 15 Mt Leconte, TNMay 22 - October 1 Cullowhee, NC April 19 - October 22

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