Frost dates for 27541Hurdle Mills, NC
The average last spring frost in Hurdle Mills is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 194 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 194 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 163 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 26 · May 13 | Oct 4 · Oct 17 · Oct 30 | 173 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 27 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 194 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 14 · Apr 2 · Apr 17 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 19 | 217 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hurdle Mills
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 27541 is matched to the NOAA station Roxboro 7 Ese, NC, 20.5 km away, at 710 ft elevation (1 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxboro 7 Ese, NC (used) | 710 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Yanceyville 4 Se, NC | 635 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Durham, NC | 400 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Durham 11 W, NC | 562 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Hurdle Mills
- Cedar Grove, NC 27231 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Prospect Hill, NC 27314 · last Mar 31, first Nov 4
- Timberlake, NC 27583 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Rougemont, NC 27572 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Roxboro, NC 27574 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Hillsborough, NC 27278 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Efland, NC 27243 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Bahama, NC 27503 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hurdle Mills, NC?
- For ZIP code 27541, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Roxboro 7 Ese, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Hurdle Mills, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 27541?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 194 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.