Frost dates for 28101Mc Adenville, NC
The average last spring frost in Mc Adenville is March 27 and the average first fall frost is November 9, giving a typical growing season of about 228 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 27
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 9
- Growing season
- 228 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 6 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 23 · Apr 7 · Apr 26 | Oct 18 · Oct 31 · Nov 11 | 206 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 27 · Apr 9 | Oct 28 · Nov 9 · Nov 26 | 228 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 15 · Mar 31 | Nov 6 · Nov 22 · Dec 16 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mc Adenville
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 20 |
| 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 – Jul 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Jul 20 |
| 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 10 – Jul 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Feb 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – May 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 30 – Nov 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 28101 is matched to the NOAA station Gastonia, NC, 6 km away, at 700 ft elevation (103 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia, NC (used) | 700 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
| Gastonia Muni Ap, NC | 797 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Charlotte Douglas Ap, NC | 728 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| Rock Hill York Co Ap, SC | 669 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Mc Adenville
- Lowell, NC 28098 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Cramerton, NC 28032 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Belmont, NC 28012 · last Mar 30, first Nov 3
- Gastonia, NC 28054 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Mount Holly, NC 28120 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Stanley, NC 28164 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Charlotte, NC 28214 · last Mar 30, first Nov 3
- Dallas, NC 28034 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mc Adenville, NC?
- For ZIP code 28101, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gastonia, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Mc Adenville, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 28101?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 228 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.