Last frost date in Boone, North Carolina
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 19.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Boone 1 SE (USC00310982), 1.1 miles from Boone, elevation 3,100 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 17 | May 2 | May 19 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 30 | Oct 13 | Oct 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 163
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 14 | Oct 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 127
What to plant now in Boone
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Boone: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Boone: October 13
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
- Lenoir 23 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Morganton 33 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Hickory 38 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Newton 45 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Statesville 53 mi · last frost Apr 16