Frost dates for 27865Pinetown, NC
The average last spring frost in Pinetown is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 11, giving a typical growing season of about 233 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 11
- Growing season
- 233 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 8 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 21 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 210 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 7 · Mar 25 · Apr 8 | Oct 30 · Nov 11 · Dec 2 | 233 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 12 · Mar 29 | Nov 7 · Nov 27 · Dec 22 | 258 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pinetown
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 1 – Dec 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 27865 is matched to the NOAA station Belhaven 3 Ne, NC, 20.2 km away, at 0 ft elevation (16 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven 3 Ne, NC (used) | 0 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
| Aurora 6 N, NC | 20 ft | Mar 8 | Dec 5 |
| Washington Wwtp 4W, NC | 10 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 15 |
| Plymouth 5 E, NC | 20 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Pinetown
- Pantego, NC 27860 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
- Bath, NC 27808 · last Mar 8, first Dec 5
- Belhaven, NC 27810 · last Mar 8, first Dec 5
- Blounts Creek, NC 27814 · last Mar 8, first Dec 5
- Jamesville, NC 27846 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Chocowinity, NC 27817 · last Mar 22, first Nov 15
- Edward, NC 27821 · last Mar 8, first Dec 5
- Washington, NC 27889 · last Mar 22, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pinetown, NC?
- For ZIP code 27865, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Belhaven 3 Ne, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Pinetown, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 27865?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 233 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.