Frost Dates for Huntersville, NC
In Huntersville, NC, the average last spring frost is around Mar 30 and the average first fall frost around Nov 3, for a growing season of about 221 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 14, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Charlotte Douglas Airport, NC weather station, 14 miles away, elevation 728 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| 20% | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| 30% | Apr 5 | Oct 30 |
| 40% | Apr 2 | Nov 1 |
| 50% | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| 60% | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| 70% | Mar 23 | Nov 8 |
| 80% | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| 90% | Mar 12 | Nov 17 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 | Nov 14 |
Planting calendar for Huntersville
Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Sow or transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Sow or transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Sow or transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sow or transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Oct 6
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Sep 29
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Sow or transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 22
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Fall sowing Sep 22 – Oct 13
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Plant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Based on the average last frost (Mar 30) and first frost (Nov 3). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.