Frost dates for 28374Pinehurst, NC
The average last spring frost in Pinehurst is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 235 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 235 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 13 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 20 · Apr 5 · Apr 20 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 212 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 25 · Apr 10 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 235 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 11 · Apr 1 | Nov 9 · Nov 29 · Dec 23 | 263 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pinehurst
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Oct 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 4 – Dec 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 28374 is matched to the NOAA station Jackson Springs 5 Wnw, NC, 18.5 km away, at 730 ft elevation (248 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Springs 5 Wnw, NC (used) | 730 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 14 |
| Carthage Wtp, NC | 440 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
| Raeford, NC | 250 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Hamlet, NC | 350 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Pinehurst
- Pinehurst, NC 28370 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
- Southern Pines, NC 28387 · last Mar 25, first Nov 14
- Aberdeen, NC 28315 · last Apr 3, first Nov 3
- West End, NC 27376 · last Mar 25, first Nov 14
- Pinebluff, NC 28373 · last Apr 3, first Nov 3
- Carthage, NC 28327 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
- Lakeview, NC 28350 · last Apr 3, first Nov 3
- Cameron, NC 28326 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pinehurst, NC?
- For ZIP code 28374, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jackson Springs 5 Wnw, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Pinehurst, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 28374?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 235 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.