Last frost date in Hickory, North Carolina
March 31
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 16.
November 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hickory Faa AP (USW00003810), 3.5 miles from Hickory, elevation 1,143 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 | Mar 31 | Apr 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 22 | Nov 4 | Nov 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 219
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 15 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 69
What to plant now in Hickory
- 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 Hickory: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Hickory: 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
- Newton 7 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Lenoir 16 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Lincolnton 19 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Morganton 21 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Statesville 25 mi · last frost Apr 16
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