Frost Dates for West Canton, NC

Based on data from Waynesville 1 E weather station, 7 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 30
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 14
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 May 7
First Fall Frost October 10

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 16
First Fall Hard Freeze October 22
35.54°N, -82.86°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

167 Days April 30 to October 14

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°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°
35°
High: 47°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 24°F
Jan
38°
High: 50°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 26°F
Feb
44°
High: 57°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 32°F
Mar
53°
High: 66°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 40°F
Apr
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 48°F
May
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Jun
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 60°F
Jul
70°
High: 81°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 59°F
Aug
64°
High: 76°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
54°
High: 67°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
44°
High: 58°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 31°F
Nov
38°
High: 50°F
Avg: 38°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" 2" 4" 6" 6.9"
6.5"
6.47"
Jan
5.7"
5.74"
Feb
6.1"
6.07"
Mar
5.8"
5.77"
Apr
4.9"
4.91"
May
4.5"
4.45"
Jun
4.6"
4.63"
Jul
4.6"
4.63"
Aug
5.4"
5.40"
Sep
4.7"
4.70"
Oct
5.7"
5.73"
Nov
6.9"
6.89"
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 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 52m
Jun: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 23m
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 05m
Nov: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 05m
Dec: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 37m
Daylight Longest: 14h 24m · Shortest: 9h 36m

Nearby Stations

Cataloochee, NC April 30 - October 12 Candler 1 W, NC April 19 - October 22 Cullowhee, NC April 19 - October 22 Enka, NCApril 12 - October 23 Cherokee, NCApril 17 - October 21 Asheville 8 Ssw, NC April 24 - October 18

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