Frost Dates for Hildebran, NC

Based on data from Hickory Faa AP 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 31
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 4
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 April 5
First Fall Frost October 30

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 18
First Fall Hard Freeze November 15
35.71°N, -81.42°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

218 Days March 31 to November 4

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°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°
40°
High: 49°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 30°F
Jan
43°
High: 53°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 33°F
Feb
50°
High: 61°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 40°F
Mar
59°
High: 70°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 48°F
Apr
67°
High: 77°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 56°F
May
74°
High: 84°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
Jun
78°
High: 87°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 68°F
Jul
76°
High: 86°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 67°F
Aug
70°
High: 80°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 61°F
Sep
60°
High: 70°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
49°
High: 60°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 39°F
Nov
42°
High: 52°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 33°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.3"
6.7"
6.74"
Jan
5.8"
5.80"
Feb
6.2"
6.17"
Mar
6.4"
6.38"
Apr
5.2"
5.22"
May
4.6"
4.64"
Jun
4.4"
4.42"
Jul
5.8"
5.85"
Aug
6.6"
6.60"
Sep
6.0"
6.00"
Oct
6.2"
6.24"
Nov
7.3"
7.30"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 50m
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 55m
May: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 53m
Jun: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 25m
Jul: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Aug: 5:19 AM – 6:41 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 04m
Dec: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 35m
Daylight Longest: 14h 26m · Shortest: 9h 35m

Nearby Stations

Lenoir, NCApril 7 - October 31 Catawba 5 Sw, NC March 24 - November 8 Vale Ag 2 Sw, NC April 12 - October 28 Morganton, NCApril 7 - October 28 Taylorsville, NC April 2 - November 4 Lincolnton 4 W, NC April 9 - October 28

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