Frost Dates for Sparta, NC

Based on data from Sparta 3.5 Ssw weather station, 4 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 22
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 22
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 30
First Fall Frost October 16

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 6
First Fall Hard Freeze October 31
36.51°N, -81.12°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

183 Days April 22 to October 22

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 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F (−21 to −18°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

20° 40° 60° 80°
33°
High: 45°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
35°
High: 46°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 24°F
Feb
42°
High: 53°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
52°
High: 63°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 40°F
Apr
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
May
69°
High: 80°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 57°F
Jun
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Jul
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 60°F
Aug
64°
High: 75°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
54°
High: 66°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
43°
High: 55°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 32°F
Nov
36°
High: 46°F
Avg: 36°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" 3" 6" 9" 11.6"
10.8"
10.84"
Jan
8.6"
8.59"
Feb
11.6"
11.55"
Mar
11.3"
11.31"
Apr
8.4"
8.41"
May
7.2"
7.15"
Jun
6.9"
6.86"
Jul
7.7"
7.69"
Aug
8.4"
8.40"
Sep
8.6"
8.64"
Oct
10.5"
10.51"
Nov
10.2"
10.21"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
May: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 56m
Jun: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 29m
Jul: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 15m
Aug: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 24m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 01m
Dec: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 31m
Daylight Longest: 14h 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m

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