Frost Dates for Sunset Beach, NC

Based on data from Shallotte Ag weather station, 8 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 20
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 17
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 March 27
First Fall Frost November 11

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 7
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
33.88°N, -78.51°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

242 Days March 20 to November 17

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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°
46°
High: 56°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 36°F
Jan
48°
High: 58°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 39°F
Feb
55°
High: 65°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
63°
High: 72°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 53°F
Apr
70°
High: 78°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 62°F
May
77°
High: 84°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 69°F
Jun
80°
High: 87°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
79°
High: 86°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 72°F
Aug
75°
High: 82°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 67°F
Sep
65°
High: 74°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 56°F
Oct
55°
High: 65°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 45°F
Nov
49°
High: 59°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 39°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 11.8"
7.8"
7.84"
Jan
7.0"
7.02"
Feb
8.1"
8.13"
Mar
8.4"
8.36"
Apr
8.5"
8.46"
May
10.1"
10.07"
Jun
11.3"
11.26"
Jul
11.8"
11.82"
Aug
9.9"
9.87"
Sep
9.4"
9.41"
Oct
7.8"
7.82"
Nov
7.5"
7.53"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14h14h13.5h12h11h10h10h
Jan: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 59m
Feb: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 47m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 51m
May: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Jun: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 15m
Jul: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 03m
Aug: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 16m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Nov: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Dec: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 45m
Daylight Longest: 14h 16m · Shortest: 9h 44m

Nearby Stations

Longwood, NC March 26 - November 11 N Myrtle Bch AP, SC March 13 - November 20 Southport 5 N, NC March 24 - November 17 Myrtle Beach, SC March 21 - November 13 Wilmington 7 Se, NC March 20 - November 15 Wilmington Intl AP, NC March 19 - November 20

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