Frost Dates for N Fk 2, NC

Elevation: 756 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. April 5
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 31

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 April 11
First Fall Frost October 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 24
First Fall Hard Freeze November 10
35.66°N, 82.34°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

209 Days April 5 to October 31

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

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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
January48°38°28°
February52°41°30°
March58°47°36°
April67°56°44°
May75°64°53°
June81°70°60°
July84°73°63°
August82°72°62°
September77°66°56°
October68°57°46°
November59°48°36°
December51°41°31°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.5
February5.7
March6.9
April6.7
May7.1
June6.6
July5.9
August5.8
September6.7
October5.6
November5.7
December6.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 25m · Shortest: 9h 35m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:05 AM4:55 PM9h 50m
February6:39 AM5:21 PM10h 42m
March6:08 AM5:52 PM11h 44m
April5:33 AM6:27 PM12h 55m
May5:03 AM6:57 PM13h 53m
June4:48 AM7:12 PM14h 24m
July4:54 AM7:06 PM14h 11m
August5:19 AM6:41 PM13h 21m
September5:54 AM6:06 PM12h 13m
October6:28 AM5:32 PM11h 04m
November6:58 AM5:02 PM10h 05m
December7:12 AM4:48 PM9h 36m

Nearby Stations

Black Mtn 2 W, NC April 19 - October 23 Swannanoa 2 Sse, NC April 22 - October 24 Mt Mitchell, NCMay 16 - October 4 Old Ft Ag 3 W, NC April 21 - October 23 Asheville, NCApril 6 - October 31 Celo 2 S, NCApril 26 - October 15

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