Frost dates for 27568Pine Level, NC
The average last spring frost in Pine Level is March 29 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 220 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 29
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 220 days
Safer after Apr 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 22 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 2 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) | Mar 26 · Apr 12 · Apr 28 | Oct 14 · Oct 28 · Nov 9 | 200 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 10 · Mar 29 · Apr 14 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 21 | 220 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 16 · Apr 5 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 6 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pine Level
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 | Feb 26 – May 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – May 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 27568 is matched to the NOAA station Smithfield, NC, 9 km away, at 150 ft elevation (17 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield, NC (used) | 150 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Clayton 3E, NC | 332 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
| Goldsboro Ag 1 N, NC | 109 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 12 |
| Clayton Wtp, NC | 300 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Pine Level
- Selma, NC 27576 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Micro, NC 27555 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Smithfield, NC 27577 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Princeton, NC 27569 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Wilsons Mills, NC 27593 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Kenly, NC 27542 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Four Oaks, NC 27524 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Clayton, NC 27527 · last Apr 7, first Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pine Level, NC?
- For ZIP code 27568, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Smithfield, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 14.
- When is the first frost in Pine Level, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 27568?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 220 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.