Frost dates for 28580Snow Hill, NC
The average last spring frost in Snow Hill is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 232 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 232 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 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 21 · Apr 6 · Apr 19 | Oct 22 · Nov 2 · Nov 16 | 210 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 26 · Apr 8 | Nov 1 · Nov 12 · Nov 30 | 232 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 9 · Mar 29 | Nov 8 · Nov 24 · Dec 19 | 258 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Snow Hill
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 23 – May 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – May 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 28580 is matched to the NOAA station Snow Hill Waste Water Treament, NC, 2.9 km away, at 41 ft elevation (74 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Hill Waste Water Treament, NC (used) | 41 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 12 |
| Kinston Ag Rsch, NC | 60 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
| Goldsboro 4 Se, NC | 109 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
| Goldsboro Ag 1 N, NC | 109 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near Snow Hill
- Maury, NC 28554 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
- Hookerton, NC 28538 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
- Walstonburg, NC 27888 · last Mar 22, first Nov 12
- Kinston, NC 28503 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
- La Grange, NC 28551 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
- Farmville, NC 27828 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Stantonsburg, NC 27883 · last Mar 22, first Nov 12
- Goldsboro, NC 27534 · last Mar 15, first Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Snow Hill, NC?
- For ZIP code 28580, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Snow Hill Waste Water Treament, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Snow Hill, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 28580?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 232 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.