Frost Dates for Kernersville, NC

Based on data from Piedmont Triad Intl AP weather station, 7 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 30
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 5
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 November 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 18
First Fall Hard Freeze November 17
36.12°N, -80.07°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

220 Days March 30 to November 5

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: 39°F
Mar
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
Apr
68°
High: 78°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
May
75°
High: 85°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 65°F
Jun
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Jul
77°
High: 87°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 68°F
Aug
71°
High: 80°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 62°F
Sep
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
50°
High: 61°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 39°F
Nov
43°
High: 52°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 33°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.0"
5.7"
5.71"
Jan
4.9"
4.94"
Feb
5.5"
5.48"
Mar
5.8"
5.82"
Apr
5.4"
5.42"
May
5.3"
5.25"
Jun
4.8"
4.85"
Jul
6.2"
6.16"
Aug
6.6"
6.58"
Sep
5.0"
4.96"
Oct
6.0"
5.97"
Nov
7.0"
6.95"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 48m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 41m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
May: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 55m
Jun: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 27m
Jul: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
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 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 03m
Dec: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 33m
Daylight Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 33m

Nearby Stations

Greensboro Wtp, NC April 1 - November 4 High Pt, NCMarch 30 - November 5 Winston Salem Rynlds AP, NC March 26 - November 9 Randleman, NC March 29 - November 6 Rural Hall, NC April 6 - October 31 Reidsville 2 Nw, NC April 5 - November 2

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