Star, NC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 25median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season234 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Star compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Star falls between March 6 and April 10, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 30 and December 4.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 234-day growing season is longer than 84% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 4 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 58 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with High Point, NC, 67 km away, the last frost here is 5 days earlier than there and the growing season is 14 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 30 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 4 |
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 Star, NC
Star, NC frost dates — last frost Mar 25, first frost Nov 14, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 29
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Star, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Feb 25 – Apr 1 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Okra | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Basil | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 18 – Apr 1 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Jackson Springs 5 Wnw, NC weather station, 28 km away (elevation 732 ft (223 m)).
Frost dates near Star
- Ether Apr 5 · Oct 31
- Biscoe Mar 25 · Nov 14
- Troy Mar 29 · Nov 4
- Seagrove Apr 5 · Oct 31
- Eagle Springs Mar 25 · Nov 14
- Robbins Apr 1 · Nov 5
- Candor Mar 25 · Nov 14
- Jackson Springs Mar 25 · Nov 14
- Mount Gilead Mar 29 · Nov 4
- Norman Mar 25 · Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Star, NC?
The median last spring frost in Star, NC is March 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Star, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 30.
How long is the growing season in Star, NC?
About 234 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Star, NC?
Star, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.