Frost dates for 27531 — Goldsboro, NC
Last spring frostMar 15median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season248 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Goldsboro compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Goldsboro falls between February 23 and April 1, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 7.
- The median last frost is 17 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 248-day growing season is longer than 94% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 42 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Greenville, NC, 60 km away, the last frost here is 12 days earlier than there and the growing season is 22 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 23 |
| 50% (median) | March 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 7 |
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 Goldsboro, NC
Frost dates for 27531 — Goldsboro, NC — last frost Mar 15, first frost Nov 18, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 19
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Goldsboro, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 15 – Mar 22 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Okra | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Basil | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 22 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 4 – Dec 9 |
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 Goldsboro 4 Se, NC weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 108 ft (33 m)).
ZIP codes in Goldsboro: 27530 27531 27532 27533 27534
Frost dates near Goldsboro
- Dudley Mar 15 · Nov 18
- Seven Springs Mar 28 · Nov 7
- Pikeville Mar 28 · Nov 12
- La Grange Mar 25 · Nov 11
- Mount Olive Mar 28 · Nov 7
- Princeton Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Fremont Mar 28 · Nov 12
- Calypso Mar 28 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Goldsboro, NC?
The median last spring frost in Goldsboro, NC is March 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Goldsboro, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Goldsboro, NC?
About 248 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Goldsboro, NC?
Goldsboro, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.