Frost Dates for Jefferson 2 E, NC

Elevation: 841 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. May 7
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 8

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 14
First Fall Frost October 3

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 25
First Fall Hard Freeze October 18
36.42°N, 81.43°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

154 Days May 7 to October 8

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
January43°33°22°
February47°35°24°
March54°41°29°
April63°50°36°
May71°58°45°
June78°66°53°
July81°70°58°
August80°68°57°
September75°63°50°
October66°52°39°
November55°42°29°
December47°36°25°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January9.0
February9.0
March10.8
April11.6
May9.7
June8.7
July9.4
August9.3
September8.9
October9.5
November11.1
December10.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 29m · Shortest: 9h 31m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:42 AM5:28 PM9h 46m
February7:20 AM6:00 PM10h 40m
March7:44 AM7:27 PM11h 43m
April6:58 AM7:54 PM12h 56m
May6:24 AM8:20 PM13h 56m
June6:12 AM8:40 PM14h 28m
July6:24 AM8:39 PM14h 15m
August6:48 AM8:12 PM13h 23m
September7:14 AM7:27 PM12h 13m
October7:40 AM6:42 PM11h 03m
November7:10 AM5:11 PM10h 01m
December7:36 AM5:07 PM9h 32m

Nearby Stations

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