Last frost date in Salisbury, North Carolina
April 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 19.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Salisbury (USC00317615), 1.3 miles from Salisbury, elevation 700 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 21 | Apr 6 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 19 | Oct 30 | Nov 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 208
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 71
What to plant now in Salisbury
- 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 Salisbury: April 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Salisbury: October 30
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
- Lexington 15 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Mooresville 20 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Concord 21 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Statesville 23 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Clemmons 26 mi · last frost Apr 9
Updated