Last frost date in Mebane, North Carolina
April 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 19.
November 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Haw Rvr 1E (USC00313919), 5.3 miles from Mebane, elevation 636 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Graham, so its frost dates are the same as Mebane's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 15 | Apr 4 | Apr 19 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 24 | Nov 3 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 215
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 80
What to plant now in Mebane
- 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 March 30 Mebane: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Mebane: November 3
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
- Burlington 11 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Elon 13 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Carrboro 15 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Chapel Hill 17 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Durham 22 mi · last frost Apr 2