Frost dates for 28363Marston, NC
The average last spring frost in Marston is March 30 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 220 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 30
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 220 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 22 (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 24 · Apr 10 · Apr 26 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 7 | 198 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 14 · Mar 30 · Apr 15 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 20 | 220 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 18 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 6 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Marston
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 15 |
| 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 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 15 |
| 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 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – May 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 28363 is matched to the NOAA station Hamlet, NC, 15.1 km away, at 350 ft elevation (73 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet, NC (used) | 350 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Jackson Springs 5 Wnw, NC | 730 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 14 |
| Laurinburg, NC | 210 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 14 |
| Laurinburg Maxton Ap, NC | 220 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Marston
- Hoffman, NC 28347 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Hamlet, NC 28345 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Pinebluff, NC 28373 · last Apr 3, first Nov 3
- Rockingham, NC 28380 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Laurel Hill, NC 28351 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Ellerbe, NC 28338 · last Mar 25, first Nov 14
- Wagram, NC 28396 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Aberdeen, NC 28315 · last Apr 3, first Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Marston, NC?
- For ZIP code 28363, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hamlet, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Marston, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 28363?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 220 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.