North Carolina Frost Dates & Growing Zones by City
Typical (50%) last spring frosts in the 2 North Carolina cities with frost dates on this site fall between Mar 28 (Raleigh) and Mar 30 (Charlotte). Typical frost-free seasons run from 221 days (Charlotte) to 229 days (Raleigh).
The 2023 USDA hardiness map places them in zone 8a.
We take each city's dates from the nearest NOAA station that passes our quality rules (methodology).
| City | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) | Season (days, 50%) | Zone 2023 | Confidence | Planting calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte frost dates | Mar 30 | Nov 3 | 221 | 8a | High | Charlotte planting calendar |
| Raleigh frost dates | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 229 | 8a | High | Raleigh planting calendar |
Station match, data and rules: methodology. Long-term odds, not a forecast.