Coinjock, NC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 28median date
First fall frostNov 12median date
Growing season229 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Coinjock compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Coinjock falls between March 8 and April 11, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 4 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 229-day growing season is longer than 77% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 12 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 50 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Virginia Beach, VA, 50 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 8 |
| 50% (median) | March 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 12 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Coinjock, NC
Coinjock, NC frost dates — last frost Mar 28, first frost Nov 12, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Transplant outside: Apr 11 to May 2
Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Dec 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Coinjock, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Feb 28 – Apr 4 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Okra | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — |
| Basil | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 21 – Apr 4 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 29 – Dec 3 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Elizabeth City Cgas, NC weather station, 25 km away (elevation 13 ft (4 m)).
Frost dates near Coinjock
- Barco Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Maple Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Aydlett Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Currituck Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Poplar Branch Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Corolla Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Shawboro Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Shiloh Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Grandy Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Knotts Island Mar 23 · Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Coinjock, NC?
The median last spring frost in Coinjock, NC is March 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Coinjock, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Coinjock, NC?
About 229 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Coinjock, NC?
Coinjock, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.