Frost dates for 27284 — Kernersville, NC
Last spring frostMar 26median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season228 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Kernersville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kernersville falls between March 6 and April 11, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and November 26.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 228-day growing season is longer than 76% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 64 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with High Point, NC, 15 km away, the last frost here is 4 days earlier than there and the growing season is 8 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 28 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | November 26 |
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 Kernersville, NC
Frost dates for 27284 — Kernersville, NC — last frost Mar 26, first frost Nov 9, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 30
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kernersville, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Feb 26 – Apr 2 | Sep 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Okra | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — |
| Basil | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 19 – Apr 2 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | — | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | — | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 9 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 26 – Nov 30 |
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 Winston Salem Rynlds Ap, NC weather station, 13 km away (elevation 971 ft (296 m)).
ZIP codes in Kernersville: 27284 27285
Frost dates near Kernersville
- Colfax Mar 30 · Nov 5
- Walkertown Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Oak Ridge Mar 30 · Nov 5
- Belews Creek Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Wallburg Mar 26 · Nov 9
- High Point Mar 30 · Nov 5
- Winston-Salem Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Stokesdale Mar 30 · Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kernersville, NC?
The median last spring frost in Kernersville, NC is March 26. 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 Kernersville, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Kernersville, NC?
About 228 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kernersville, NC?
Kernersville, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.