Last frost date in Carrboro, North Carolina
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 14.
November 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Chapel Hill 2 W (USC00311677), 1.3 miles from Carrboro, elevation 500 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 16 | Mar 31 | Apr 14 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 23 | Nov 3 | Nov 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 218
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 19 | Nov 14 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 77
What to plant now in Carrboro
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Carrboro: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Carrboro: November 3
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
- Chapel Hill 3 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Durham 11 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Mebane 15 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Morrisville 15 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Cary 18 mi · last frost Mar 27
Updated