Last frost date in Statesville, North Carolina
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 1.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Statesville 2 Nne (USC00318292), 1.7 miles from Statesville, elevation 803 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 2 | Apr 16 | May 1 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 25 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 191
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 99
What to plant now in Statesville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Statesville: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Statesville: 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
- Mooresville 14 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Newton 22 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Salisbury 23 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Hickory 25 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Lincolnton 30 mi · last frost Apr 9
Updated