Frost Dates for White Plains, NC

Based on data from Mt Airy 2 W weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 1125 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 19
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 23
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 27
First Fall Frost October 17

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 2
First Fall Hard Freeze November 1
36.45°N, -80.63°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

187 Days April 19 to October 23

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°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

20° 40° 60° 80°
36°
High: 47°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 25°F
Jan
39°
High: 51°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 27°F
Feb
46°
High: 58°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 33°F
Mar
55°
High: 69°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 41°F
Apr
63°
High: 76°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 50°F
May
71°
High: 83°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
75°
High: 86°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 63°F
Jul
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 56°F
Sep
57°
High: 70°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
46°
High: 59°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 33°F
Nov
39°
High: 50°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 28°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.8"
5.4"
5.41"
Jan
4.9"
4.93"
Feb
5.7"
5.72"
Mar
5.8"
5.80"
Apr
5.3"
5.27"
May
4.8"
4.82"
Jun
5.5"
5.49"
Jul
5.5"
5.53"
Aug
4.4"
4.39"
Sep
4.6"
4.61"
Oct
4.8"
4.82"
Nov
5.5"
5.47"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:39 AM – 5:25 PM · 9h 46m
Feb: 7:17 AM – 5:57 PM · 10h 39m
Mar: 7:41 AM – 7:24 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 6:55 AM – 7:51 PM · 12h 56m
May: 6:21 AM – 8:17 PM · 13h 57m
Jun: 6:08 AM – 8:37 PM · 14h 29m
Jul: 6:20 AM – 8:36 PM · 14h 16m
Aug: 6:45 AM – 8:09 PM · 13h 24m
Sep: 7:11 AM – 7:24 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 7:37 AM – 6:39 PM · 11h 02m
Nov: 7:07 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 01m
Dec: 7:33 AM – 5:04 PM · 9h 31m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m

Nearby Stations

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