Last frost date in Durham, North Carolina
April 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 18.
November 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Durham (USC00312515), 5.7 miles from Durham, elevation 400 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 15 | Apr 2 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 24 | Nov 4 | Nov 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 217
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 19 | Nov 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 84
What to plant now in Durham
- 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 Durham: April 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Durham: November 4
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 9 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Morrisville 10 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Carrboro 11 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Cary 14 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Raleigh 18 mi · last frost Mar 28
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