Last frost date in Shelby, North Carolina
April 12
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 27; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 28.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Shelby 2 NW (USC00317845), 2 miles from Shelby, elevation 820 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 27 | Apr 12 | Apr 28 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 25 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 195
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 88
What to plant now in Shelby
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Shelby: April 12
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Shelby: October 25
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
- Kings Mountain 12 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Gastonia 20 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Lincolnton 21 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Newton 31 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Morganton 32 mi · last frost Apr 7
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