Last frost date in Asheville, North Carolina
April 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 24.
October 31
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Asheville (USW00013872), 1.7 miles from Asheville, elevation 2,238 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 20 | Apr 6 | Apr 24 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Oct 31 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 205
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 26 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 77
What to plant now in Asheville
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Asheville: April 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Asheville: October 31
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
- Hendersonville 18 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Waynesville 26 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Morganton 49 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Shelby 60 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Lenoir 62 mi · last frost Apr 7