Last frost date in Henderson, North Carolina
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Henderson 2 Nnw (USC00313969), 1.6 miles from Henderson, elevation 480 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 31 | Apr 16 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 26 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 193
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 18 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 106
What to plant now in Henderson
- 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 20 Henderson: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Henderson: October 26
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
- Wake Forest 26 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Durham 36 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Raleigh 36 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Wendell 37 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Morrisville 41 mi · last frost Mar 31