Shawboro, NC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 27median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season235 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Shawboro compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Shawboro falls between March 7 and April 18, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 5.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 235-day growing season is longer than 86% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 11 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 58 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Chesapeake, VA, 45 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 7 |
| 50% (median) | March 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 90% (late) | December 5 |
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 Shawboro, NC
Shawboro, NC frost dates — last frost Mar 27, first frost Nov 17, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Transplant outside: Apr 10 to May 1
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Shawboro, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Feb 27 – Apr 3 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Okra | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Basil | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 20 – Apr 3 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
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, NC weather station, 13 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Shawboro
- Camden Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Maple Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Barco Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Currituck Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Moyock Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Shiloh Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Coinjock Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Elizabeth City Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Aydlett Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Knotts Island Mar 23 · Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Shawboro, NC?
The median last spring frost in Shawboro, NC is March 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Shawboro, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Shawboro, NC?
About 235 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Shawboro, NC?
Shawboro, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.