Last frost date in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
March 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 11.
November 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Winston Salem Rynlds AP (USW00093807), 3 miles from Winston-Salem, elevation 970 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 6 | Mar 26 | Apr 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 28 | Nov 9 | Nov 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 228
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 13 | Nov 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 64
What to plant now in Winston-Salem
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Winston-Salem: March 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Winston-Salem: November 9
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
- Clemmons 9 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Kernersville 10 mi · last frost Mar 30
- High Point 17 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Lexington 21 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Greensboro 24 mi · last frost Apr 1
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