Last frost date in Lincolnton, North Carolina
April 9
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.
October 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lincolnton 4 W (USC00314996), 5.2 miles from Lincolnton, elevation 887 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 24 | Apr 9 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 15 | Oct 28 | Nov 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 201
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 76
What to plant now in Lincolnton
- 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 April 10 Lincolnton: April 9
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Lincolnton: October 28
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 13 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Gastonia 16 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Kings Mountain 18 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Hickory 19 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Shelby 21 mi · last frost Apr 12
Updated