Last frost date in Cary, North Carolina
March 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 10.
November 8
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Apex (USC00310212), 2.8 miles from Cary, elevation 450 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Apex, so its frost dates are the same as Cary's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 8 | Mar 27 | Apr 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 26 | Nov 8 | Nov 24 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 227
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 31 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 15 | Nov 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 67
What to plant now in Cary
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Cary: March 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Cary: November 8
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in North Carolina
- Morrisville 4 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Holly Springs 9 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Raleigh 11 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Fuquay-Varina 13 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Durham 14 mi · last frost Apr 2
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