Last frost date in Clayton, North Carolina
April 7
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 23; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 20.
November 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Clayton Wtp (USC00311820), 1.5 miles from Clayton, elevation 300 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Knightdale, so its frost dates are the same as Clayton's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 23 | Apr 7 | Apr 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 22 | Nov 3 | Nov 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 211
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 14 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 77
What to plant now in Clayton
- 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 April 10 Clayton: April 7
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Clayton: 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
- Smithfield 11 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Wendell 11 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Raleigh 16 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Fuquay-Varina 19 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Wake Forest 21 mi · last frost Apr 4
Updated