Frost dates for 27849Lewiston Woodville, NC
The average last spring frost in Lewiston Woodville is March 29 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 223 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 29
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 223 days
Safer after Apr 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 4 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 27 · Apr 9 · Apr 23 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 9 | 202 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 12 · Mar 29 · Apr 12 | Oct 27 · Nov 7 · Nov 25 | 223 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 16 · Apr 1 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 11 | 251 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lewiston Woodville
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 18 |
| 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 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 18 |
| 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 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – May 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 27849 is matched to the NOAA station Lewiston, NC, 5 km away, at 50 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, NC (used) | 50 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 7 |
| Williamston 1 E, NC | 20 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Murfreesboro, NC | 100 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Jackson, NC | 123 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Lewiston Woodville
- Aulander, NC 27805 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Kelford, NC 27847 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Roxobel, NC 27872 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Hamilton, NC 27840 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Oak City, NC 27857 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Windsor, NC 27983 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Hassell, NC 27841 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Hobgood, NC 27843 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lewiston Woodville, NC?
- For ZIP code 27849, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lewiston, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 12.
- When is the first frost in Lewiston Woodville, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 27849?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 223 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.