Frost Dates for Princeton, NC

Based on data from Goldsboro Ag 1 N weather station, 10 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 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. November 12
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 3
First Fall Frost November 7

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 15
First Fall Hard Freeze November 24
35.47°N, -78.16°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

229 Days March 28 to November 12

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°
42°
High: 52°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 32°F
Jan
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 33°F
Feb
51°
High: 62°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Mar
60°
High: 72°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
Apr
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
May
76°
High: 86°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 67°F
Jun
80°
High: 88°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
78°
High: 86°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
72°
High: 82°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 63°F
Sep
62°
High: 73°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 52°F
Oct
51°
High: 62°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 40°F
Nov
45°
High: 55°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 35°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.8"
5.0"
5.03"
Jan
4.4"
4.43"
Feb
4.6"
4.61"
Mar
5.4"
5.40"
Apr
6.3"
6.31"
May
6.5"
6.48"
Jun
6.6"
6.64"
Jul
9.8"
9.80"
Aug
7.8"
7.75"
Sep
5.0"
4.96"
Oct
5.0"
5.05"
Nov
3.9"
3.87"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 51m
Feb: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 43m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
May: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 52m
Jun: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 23m
Jul: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 10m
Aug: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 20m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 05m
Nov: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 06m
Dec: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 37m
Daylight Longest: 14h 24m · Shortest: 9h 36m

Nearby Stations

Goldsboro 4 Se, NC March 15 - November 18 Snow Hill Waste Water Treament, NC March 26 - November 12 Wilson 3 Sw, NC March 22 - November 12 Mt Olive 6se, NC March 28 - November 7 Smithfield, NC March 29 - November 5 Kinston Ag Rsch, NC March 25 - November 11

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