Last frost date in Waynesville, North Carolina
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Waynesville 1 E (USC00319147), 1.8 miles from Waynesville, elevation 2,658 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 13 | Apr 30 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 14 | Oct 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 167
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 120
What to plant now in Waynesville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Waynesville: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Waynesville: October 14
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
- Asheville 26 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Hendersonville 33 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Morganton 75 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Shelby 83 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Lenoir 88 mi · last frost Apr 7
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