Last frost date in Monroe, North Carolina
April 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 18.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Monroe 2 SE (USC00315771), 2.6 miles from Monroe, elevation 550 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 17 | Apr 3 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 21 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 213
| 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 3 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 23 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 69
What to plant now in Monroe
- 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 Monroe: April 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Monroe: November 1
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
- Indian Trail 7 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Charlotte 21 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Concord 27 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Albemarle 32 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Gastonia 39 mi · last frost Mar 27
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