Greensboro, NC Frost Dates

The last spring frost in Greensboro usually comes around March 30 and the first fall frost around November 5.

Spring (last)Fall (first)
Frost, 32°FMarch 30November 5
Hard freeze, 28°FMarch 18November 17

Growing season: about 220 days.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Greensboro, NC?

The median date of the last spring frost (32°F) is March 30. In half of years the last frost comes earlier and in half it comes later, so waiting a week or two past March 30 lowers the risk for tender plants.

When is the first frost in Greensboro?

The median date of the first fall frost (32°F) is November 5, and a hard freeze (28°F) usually follows around November 17.

How long is the growing season in Greensboro?

About 220 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00013723. Median (50% probability) dates. Low spots and valleys can frost later in spring and earlier in fall than the station.

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