Frost dates for 27106 — Winston-Salem, NC
Last spring frostApr 9median date
First fall frostOct 31median date
Growing season205 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Winston-Salem compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Winston-Salem falls between March 25 and April 23, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 20 and November 11.
- The median last frost is 8 days later than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 205-day growing season is longer than 28% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 4 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 98 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Greensboro, NC, 46 km away, the last frost here is 8 days later than there and the growing season is 12 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 25 |
| 50% (median) | April 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 20 |
| 50% (median) | October 31 |
| 90% (late) | November 11 |
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 Winston-Salem, NC
Frost dates for 27106 — Winston-Salem, NC — last frost Apr 9, first frost Oct 31, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 23 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 14
Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Winston-Salem, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Mar 12 – Apr 16 | Sep 5 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Okra | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — |
| Basil | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 16 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | — | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | — | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 16 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 16 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 17 – Nov 21 |
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 Pfafftown, NC weather station, 6 km away (elevation 951 ft (290 m)).
ZIP codes in Winston-Salem: 27101 27102 27103 27104 27105 27106 27107 27108 27109 27110 27111 27113 27114 27115 27116 27117 27120 27127 27130 27150 27152 27155 27157 27198 27199
Frost dates near Winston-Salem
- Bethania Apr 9 · Oct 31
- Pfafftown Apr 9 · Oct 31
- Rural Hall Apr 6 · Oct 31
- Lewisville Apr 9 · Oct 31
- Tobaccoville Apr 6 · Oct 31
- Walkertown Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Clemmons Apr 9 · Oct 31
- Germanton Apr 6 · Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median last spring frost in Winston-Salem, NC is April 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median first fall frost is October 31, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 20.
How long is the growing season in Winston-Salem, NC?
About 205 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Winston-Salem, NC?
Winston-Salem, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.