Frost dates for 27958Moyock, NC
The average last spring frost in Moyock is March 27 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 238 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 27
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 238 days
Safer after Apr 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 22 · Apr 7 · May 2 | Oct 25 · Nov 6 · Nov 21 | 213 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 7 · Mar 27 · Apr 18 | Nov 3 · Nov 17 · Dec 5 | 238 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 12 · Apr 4 | Nov 14 · Dec 2 · Dec 30 | 266 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Moyock
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 24 – May 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – Apr 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Feb 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – May 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 27958 is matched to the NOAA station Elizabeth City, NC, 21.3 km away, at 8 ft elevation (5 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City, NC (used) | 8 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 17 |
| Fentress Naas, VA | 16 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 18 |
| Elizabeth City Cgas, NC | 13 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 12 |
| Wallaceton-Lake Drummond, VA | 20 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Moyock
- Currituck, NC 27929 · last Mar 27, first Nov 17
- Shawboro, NC 27973 · last Mar 27, first Nov 17
- Knotts Island, NC 27950 · last Mar 27, first Nov 17
- Maple, NC 27956 · last Mar 27, first Nov 17
- Virginia Beach, VA 23457 · last Mar 29, first Nov 12
- South Mills, NC 27976 · last Mar 27, first Nov 17
- Camden, NC 27921 · last Mar 27, first Nov 17
- Barco, NC 27917 · last Mar 28, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Moyock, NC?
- For ZIP code 27958, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Elizabeth City, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 18.
- When is the first frost in Moyock, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. 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 27958?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 238 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.