Last frost date in Charlotte, North Carolina
March 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 14.
November 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Charlotte Douglas AP (USW00013881), 7.1 miles from Charlotte, elevation 728 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Belmont, Huntersville, Mount Holly and Pineville, so their frost dates are the same as Charlotte's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 12 | Mar 30 | Apr 14 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 22 | Nov 3 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 221
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 17 | Nov 14 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 58
What to plant now in Charlotte
- 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 Charlotte: March 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Charlotte: 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
- Indian Trail 14 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Concord 17 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Gastonia 20 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Monroe 21 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Mooresville 26 mi · last frost Apr 9