Last frost date in Mount Airy, North Carolina
April 19
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 8.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mt Airy 2 W (USC00315890), 2.3 miles from Mount Airy, elevation 1,080 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 4 | Apr 19 | May 8 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 23 | Nov 2 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 186
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 111
What to plant now in Mount Airy
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Mount Airy: April 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Mount Airy: October 23
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
- Winston-Salem 34 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Clemmons 35 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Kernersville 41 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Eden 49 mi · last frost Apr 11
- High Point 50 mi · last frost Mar 30
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