Last frost date in Sanford, North Carolina
April 10
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 26; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 25.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Sanford 8 NE (USC00317656), 7.8 miles from Sanford, elevation 262 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 26 | Apr 10 | Apr 25 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 15 | Oct 30 | Nov 12 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 203
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 79
What to plant now in Sanford
- 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 Sanford: April 10
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Sanford: 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
- Holly Springs 22 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Fuquay-Varina 24 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Pinehurst 27 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Cary 28 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Carrboro 30 mi · last frost Mar 31
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