Frost Dates for Spring Hope, NC

Based on data from Rocky Mt Wilson AP weather station, 14 miles away

Elevation: 262 ft

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 1
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 5
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 7
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 21
First Fall Hard Freeze November 16
35.95°N, -78.11°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

218 Days April 1 to November 5

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°
41°
High: 52°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 31°F
Jan
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 33°F
Feb
51°
High: 63°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Mar
60°
High: 73°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
Apr
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 56°F
May
76°
High: 87°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 65°F
Jun
80°
High: 91°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 69°F
Jul
78°
High: 88°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 68°F
Aug
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 62°F
Sep
62°
High: 73°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
Oct
51°
High: 63°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Nov
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 34°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 4.9"
4.2"
4.23"
Jan
4.9"
4.86"
Feb
4.9"
4.91"
Mar
4.7"
4.70"
Apr
4.4"
4.39"
May
4.4"
4.42"
Jun
4.1"
4.10"
Jul
3.3"
3.27"
Aug
2.3"
2.26"
Sep
2.6"
2.63"
Oct
3.1"
3.12"
Nov
4.2"
4.15"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:26 AM – 5:16 PM · 9h 49m
Feb: 7:05 AM – 5:47 PM · 10h 41m
Mar: 7:29 AM – 7:13 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 6:44 AM – 7:39 PM · 12h 55m
May: 6:11 AM – 8:05 PM · 13h 54m
Jun: 5:59 AM – 8:24 PM · 14h 25m
Jul: 6:11 AM – 8:23 PM · 14h 12m
Aug: 6:35 AM – 7:57 PM · 13h 22m
Sep: 6:60 AM – 7:12 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 7:25 AM – 6:29 PM · 11h 04m
Nov: 6:55 AM – 4:59 PM · 10h 04m
Dec: 7:20 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 35m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 26m · Shortest: 9h 34m

Nearby Stations

Wilson 3 Sw, NC March 22 - November 12 Rocky Mt 8 Ese, NC March 31 - November 7 Tarboro 1 S, NC March 30 - November 9 Louisburg, NC April 11 - October 29 Goldsboro Ag 1 N, NC March 28 - November 12 Snow Hill Waste Water Treament, NC March 26 - November 12

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