Frost Dates for Washington, NC

Based on data from Washington Wwtp 4w weather station, 1 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 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. November 15
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 29
First Fall Frost November 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 8
First Fall Hard Freeze November 27
35.55°N, -77.05°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

238 Days March 22 to November 15

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°
43°
High: 53°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 34°F
Jan
46°
High: 56°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 35°F
Feb
52°
High: 63°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Mar
61°
High: 72°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 50°F
Apr
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
May
76°
High: 85°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 67°F
Jun
80°
High: 89°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 72°F
Jul
79°
High: 87°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 70°F
Aug
74°
High: 82°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 65°F
Sep
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 54°F
Oct
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 42°F
Nov
46°
High: 56°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.2"
8.2"
8.16"
Jan
6.9"
6.91"
Feb
9.1"
9.11"
Mar
9.2"
9.16"
Apr
9.2"
9.19"
May
8.7"
8.73"
Jun
9.2"
9.24"
Jul
8.8"
8.79"
Aug
8.5"
8.48"
Sep
6.8"
6.78"
Oct
6.8"
6.82"
Nov
6.7"
6.69"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 51m
Feb: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 42m
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 53m
Jun: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 24m
Jul: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 11m
Aug: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 21m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
Nov: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 05m
Dec: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 36m
Daylight Longest: 14h 24m · Shortest: 9h 36m

Nearby Stations

Greenville, NC March 27 - November 8 Aurora 6 N, NC March 8 - December 5 Williamston 1 E, NC March 20 - November 12 Belhaven 3 Ne, NC March 25 - November 11 Reelsboro, NC March 21 - November 17 Plymouth 5 E, NC March 31 - November 7

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