Frost Dates for Mint Hill, NC
In Mint Hill, NC, the average last spring frost is around Mar 31 and the average first fall frost around Nov 5, for a growing season of about 220 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 16, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Monroe Airport, NC weather station, 11 miles away, elevation 679 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 16 | Oct 23 |
| 20% | Apr 10 | Oct 28 |
| 30% | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| 40% | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| 50% | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| 60% | Mar 26 | Nov 7 |
| 70% | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
| 80% | Mar 17 | Nov 13 |
| 90% | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
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 12 | Oct 27 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
Planting calendar for Mint Hill
Transplant Apr 7 – Apr 21
Transplant Apr 14 – Apr 28
Transplant Apr 14 – Apr 28
Transplant Apr 7 – Apr 21
Sow or transplant Apr 7 – Apr 21
Sow or transplant Apr 7 – Apr 21
Sow or transplant Apr 14 – Apr 28
Sow or transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Oct 1
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Sow or transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 24
Transplant Mar 17 – Mar 31
Fall sowing Aug 13 – Aug 27
Transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Fall sowing Aug 13 – Aug 27
Fall sowing Aug 13 – Aug 27
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Plant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Based on the average last frost (Mar 31) and first frost (Nov 5). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.