Frost dates for 27817Chocowinity, NC
The average last spring frost in Chocowinity is March 22 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 237 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 22
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 237 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 18 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 26 · Nov 5 · Nov 19 | 215 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 22 · Apr 7 | Nov 3 · Nov 15 · Dec 1 | 237 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 8 · Mar 27 | Nov 11 · Nov 27 · Dec 23 | 265 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Chocowinity
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 19 – Apr 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – May 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Mar 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 27817 is matched to the NOAA station Washington Wwtp 4W, NC, 8 km away, at 10 ft elevation (3 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wwtp 4W, NC (used) | 10 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 15 |
| Aurora 6 N, NC | 20 ft | Mar 8 | Dec 5 |
| Greenville, NC | 32 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Williamston 1 E, NC | 20 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near Chocowinity
- Washington, NC 27889 · last Mar 22, first Nov 15
- Grimesland, NC 27837 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Blounts Creek, NC 27814 · last Mar 8, first Dec 5
- Simpson, NC 27879 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Vanceboro, NC 28586 · last Mar 20, first Nov 20
- Ernul, NC 28527 · last Mar 23, first Nov 15
- Edward, NC 27821 · last Mar 8, first Dec 5
- Greenville, NC 27858 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Chocowinity, NC?
- For ZIP code 27817, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Washington Wwtp 4W, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Chocowinity, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 27817?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 237 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.