Last frost date in Elon, North Carolina
April 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 17.
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 Burlington Alamance AP (USW00093783), 4.2 miles from Elon, elevation 617 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 13 | Apr 1 | Apr 17 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 |
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 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 78
What to plant now in Elon
- 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 Elon: April 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Elon: 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
- Burlington 3 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Mebane 13 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Greensboro 18 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Reidsville 19 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Carrboro 27 mi · last frost Mar 31
Updated