Last frost date in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 13.
November 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rocky Mt 8 Ese (USC00317400), 8.8 miles from Rocky Mount, elevation 110 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 10 | Mar 31 | Apr 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 26 | Nov 7 | Nov 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 223
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 31 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 70
What to plant now in Rocky Mount
- 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 Rocky Mount: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Rocky Mount: November 7
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
- Tarboro 15 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Wilson 18 mi · last frost Mar 22
- Wendell 33 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Roanoke Rapids 34 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Greenville 35 mi · last frost Mar 27
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