Frost dates for 28318Autryville, NC
The average last spring frost in Autryville is March 30 and the average first fall frost is November 10, giving a typical growing season of about 227 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 30
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 10
- Growing season
- 227 days
Safer after Apr 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 9 · Apr 27 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 206 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 30 · Apr 16 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 29 | 227 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 16 · Apr 6 | Nov 4 · Nov 23 · Dec 17 | 251 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Autryville
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 27 – May 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 21 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – May 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 28318 is matched to the NOAA station Fayetteville (Pwc), NC, 23.8 km away, at 96 ft elevation (45 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville (Pwc), NC (used) | 96 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 10 |
| Dunn 4 Nw, NC | 200 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Fayetteville Rgnl Ap, NC | 186 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
| Clinton 2 Ne, NC | 158 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Autryville
- Falcon, NC 28342 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Stedman, NC 28391 · last Mar 30, first Nov 10
- Godwin, NC 28344 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Salemburg, NC 28385 · last Mar 26, first Nov 7
- Wade, NC 28395 · last Mar 30, first Nov 10
- Roseboro, NC 28382 · last Mar 26, first Nov 7
- Fort Bragg, NC 28310 · last Mar 30, first Nov 10
- Fayetteville, NC 28312 · last Mar 22, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Autryville, NC?
- For ZIP code 28318, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Fayetteville (Pwc), NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Autryville, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. 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 28318?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 227 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.