Last frost date in Concord, North Carolina
April 1
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 16.
November 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Concord (USC00311975), 3.2 miles from Concord, elevation 700 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Cornelius, Davidson, Harrisburg and Kannapolis, so their frost dates are the same as Concord's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 16 | Apr 1 | Apr 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 215
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 74
What to plant now in Concord
- 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 Concord: April 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Concord: November 2
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
- Charlotte 17 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Mooresville 17 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Salisbury 21 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Indian Trail 22 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Albemarle 25 mi · last frost Mar 29