Frost dates for 28027Concord, NC
The average last spring frost in Concord is April 1 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 215 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 215 days
Safer after Apr 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 1 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 30 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 13 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 193 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 16 | Oct 21 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 | 215 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 5 | Nov 1 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 237 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Concord
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 | Mar 1 – May 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jun 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 28027 is matched to the NOAA station Concord, NC, 3 km away, at 700 ft elevation (54 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, NC (used) | 700 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Salisbury 9 Wnw, NC | 725 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
| Salisbury, NC | 700 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Charlotte Douglas Ap, NC | 728 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Concord
- Kannapolis, NC 28083 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
- Concord, NC 28025 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
- Harrisburg, NC 28075 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
- Landis, NC 28088 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
- Charlotte, NC 28223 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
- China Grove, NC 28023 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Newell, NC 28126 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
- Davidson, NC 28036 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Concord, NC?
- For ZIP code 28027, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Concord, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Concord, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 28027?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 215 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.