Frost Dates for Mars Hill, NC

Based on data from Marshall 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. April 28
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. October 18
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 May 4
First Fall Frost October 13

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 14
First Fall Hard Freeze October 26
35.83°N, -82.55°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

173 Days April 28 to October 18

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°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

20° 40° 60° 80°
35°
High: 47°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 24°F
Jan
38°
High: 51°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 26°F
Feb
45°
High: 59°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
54°
High: 69°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 38°F
Apr
62°
High: 76°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 48°F
May
69°
High: 82°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 57°F
Jun
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 61°F
Jul
72°
High: 84°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 60°F
Aug
66°
High: 79°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 54°F
Sep
55°
High: 70°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
45°
High: 59°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 30°F
Nov
38°
High: 49°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 26°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.1"
3.2"
3.24"
Jan
3.3"
3.28"
Feb
4.5"
4.55"
Mar
4.8"
4.80"
Apr
5.1"
5.10"
May
5.1"
5.10"
Jun
5.1"
5.11"
Jul
4.8"
4.83"
Aug
5.1"
5.12"
Sep
4.3"
4.30"
Oct
4.2"
4.19"
Nov
3.7"
3.72"
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 54m
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 22m
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: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 35m
Daylight Longest: 14h 26m · Shortest: 9h 34m

Nearby Stations

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