Frost dates for 28052 — Gastonia, NC
Last spring frostMar 27median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season227 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Gastonia compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gastonia falls between March 9 and April 9, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and November 26.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 227-day growing season is longer than 75% 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 61 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Charlotte, NC, 36 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 9 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| 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 Gastonia, NC
Frost dates for 28052 — Gastonia, NC — last frost Mar 27, first frost Nov 9, zone 8a. 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 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
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 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
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 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Transplant outside: Apr 10 to May 1
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gastonia, 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 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| 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 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| 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 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — | — |
| 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 Gastonia, NC weather station, 7 km away (elevation 699 ft (213 m)).
ZIP codes in Gastonia: 28052 28053 28054 28055 28056
Frost dates near Gastonia
- Bessemer City Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Dallas Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Lowell Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Cramerton Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Mc Adenville Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Kings Mountain Apr 12 · Oct 25
- Belmont Mar 30 · Nov 3
- Stanley Mar 27 · Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gastonia, NC?
The median last spring frost in Gastonia, NC is March 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, NC?
About 227 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gastonia, NC?
Gastonia, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.