Last frost date in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 16.
November 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Roanoke Rapids (USC00317319), 2.6 miles from Roanoke Rapids, elevation 210 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 15 | Mar 31 | Apr 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 28 | Nov 9 | Nov 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 222
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 31 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 70
What to plant now in Roanoke Rapids
- 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 30 Roanoke Rapids: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Roanoke Rapids: November 9
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
- Rocky Mount 34 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Tarboro 38 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Henderson 43 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Wilson 52 mi · last frost Mar 22
- Wake Forest 59 mi · last frost Apr 4
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