Frisco, NC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 4median date
First fall frostDec 22median date
Growing season293 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Frisco compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Frisco falls between February 4 and March 25, a 49-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 29 and January 16.
- The median last frost is 28 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 293-day growing season is among the longest of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 17 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 29 |
| 50% (median) | December 22 |
| 90% (late) | January 16 |
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 Frisco, NC
Frisco, NC frost dates — last frost Mar 4, first frost Dec 22, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 24
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Nov 10 to Dec 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Plant for fall: Dec 8 to Jan 12Plant for fall: Dec 8 to Jan 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Frisco, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Feb 4 – Mar 11 | Oct 27 – Nov 24 |
| Kale | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Okra | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Basil | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Oct 27 – Nov 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 28 – Mar 11 | Nov 10 – Dec 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Oct 6 – Oct 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Oct 27 – Nov 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Oct 6 – Oct 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 8 – Jan 12 |
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 Cape Hatteras Ap, NC weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 10 ft (3 m)).
Frost dates near Frisco
- Hatteras Mar 4 · Dec 22
- Buxton Mar 1 · Dec 20
- Avon Mar 1 · Dec 20
- Ocracoke Mar 1 · Dec 20
- Salvo Mar 1 · Dec 20
- Waves Mar 1 · Dec 20
- Rodanthe Mar 1 · Dec 20
- Engelhard Mar 29 · Nov 13
- Stumpy Point Mar 15 · Dec 6
- Swanquarter Mar 18 · Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Frisco, NC?
The median last spring frost in Frisco, NC is March 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Frisco, NC?
The median first fall frost is December 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 29.
How long is the growing season in Frisco, NC?
About 293 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Frisco, NC?
Frisco, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.