Frost dates for 28610Claremont, NC
The average last spring frost in Claremont is March 24 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 230 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 24
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 230 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 5 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 19 · Apr 4 · Apr 29 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 11 | 206 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 24 · Apr 9 | Oct 27 · Nov 8 · Nov 26 | 230 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 13 · Mar 30 | Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 10 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Claremont
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 21 – Apr 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – May 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Mar 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 28610 is matched to the NOAA station Catawba 5 Sw, NC, 8.1 km away, at 1,015 ft elevation (90 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba 5 Sw, NC (used) | 1,015 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Taylorsville, NC | 1,320 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Hickory Faa Ap, NC | 1,143 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Statesville 2 Nne, NC | 803 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Claremont
- Conover, NC 28613 · last Mar 31, first Nov 4
- Catawba, NC 28609 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Newton, NC 28658 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Hickory, NC 28603 · last Mar 31, first Nov 4
- Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Scotts, NC 28699 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Maiden, NC 28650 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Stony Point, NC 28678 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Claremont, NC?
- For ZIP code 28610, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Catawba 5 Sw, NC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Claremont, NC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 28610?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 230 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.