Frost Dates for Fletcher, NC

Based on data from Asheville Rgnl AP weather station, 2 miles away

Elevation: 2116 ft

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 9
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 28

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 April 17
First Fall Frost October 22

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 26
First Fall Hard Freeze November 8
35.43°N, 82.50°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

202 Days April 9 to October 28

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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

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
January49°39°29°
February53°42°31°
March60°48°37°
April69°57°45°
May76°65°53°
June83°72°61°
July85°75°65°
August84°74°64°
September79°68°58°
October70°58°46°
November60°48°36°
December52°41°31°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.2
February5.2
March5.5
April5.8
May5.5
June5.2
July5.4
August5.7
September6.2
October5.3
November5.9
December6.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 24m · Shortest: 9h 36m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:44 AM5:35 PM9h 51m
February7:23 AM6:06 PM10h 43m
March7:48 AM7:32 PM11h 44m
April7:03 AM7:57 PM12h 54m
May6:30 AM8:22 PM13h 52m
June6:19 AM8:42 PM14h 23m
July6:31 AM8:41 PM14h 10m
August6:54 AM8:15 PM13h 20m
September7:18 AM7:31 PM12h 13m
October7:43 AM6:48 PM11h 05m
November7:12 AM5:18 PM10h 06m
December7:37 AM5:14 PM9h 37m

Nearby Stations

Fletcher 3 W, NC April 18 - October 21 Asheville 13 S, NC April 17 - October 23 Bent Creek, NC April 26 - October 18 Asheville 8 Ssw, NC April 24 - October 18 Hendersonville 1 Ne, NC April 14 - October 25 Enka, NCApril 12 - October 23

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