Last frost date in Hope Mills, North Carolina
March 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 8.
November 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Fayetteville Rgnl AP (USW00093740), 4.8 miles from Hope Mills, elevation 186 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 5 | Mar 22 | Apr 8 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 1 | Nov 13 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 236
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 9 | Nov 26 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 47
What to plant now in Hope Mills
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Hope Mills: March 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Hope Mills: November 13
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
- Fayetteville 8 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Lumberton 24 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Laurinburg 33 mi · last frost Mar 21
- Pinehurst 33 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Sanford 38 mi · last frost Apr 10
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