Frost Dates for Kings Mountain, NC
Based on data from Gastonia Muni AP weather station, 11 miles away
Elevation: 1007 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.
March 24
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.
November 9
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
March 31
First Fall Frost
November 3
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 11
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 22
Growing Season
230 Days
March 24 to November 9
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
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.
Temperature
30°
50°
70°
90°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 43° | 33° |
| February | 58° | 47° | 36° |
| March | 65° | 54° | 42° |
| April | 74° | 62° | 50° |
| May | 81° | 70° | 58° |
| June | 88° | 77° | 67° |
| July | 91° | 81° | 70° |
| August | 89° | 79° | 69° |
| September | 83° | 73° | 63° |
| October | 74° | 63° | 51° |
| November | 64° | 52° | 41° |
| December | 56° | 46° | 36° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
5.9"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 5.0 |
| February | 4.4 |
| March | 5.1 |
| April | 5.9 |
| May | 4.5 |
| June | 3.9 |
| July | 3.1 |
| August | 3.6 |
| September | 3.6 |
| October | 3.6 |
| November | 4.4 |
| December | 5.4 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Eastern Time (ET)
Longest: 14h 23m · Shortest: 9h 38m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:26 PM | 11h 44m |
| April | 6:58 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 09m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 07m |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 38m |
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