Frost dates for 28303 — Fayetteville, NC
Last spring frostMar 30median date
First fall frostNov 10median date
Growing season225 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Fayetteville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fayetteville falls between March 9 and April 16, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and November 29.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 225-day growing season is longer than 69% 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 63 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Raleigh, NC, 87 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is the same length.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 28 |
| 50% (median) | November 10 |
| 90% (late) | November 29 |
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 Fayetteville, NC
Frost dates for 28303 — Fayetteville, NC — last frost Mar 30, first frost Nov 10, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Transplant outside: Apr 13 to May 4
Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Dec 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fayetteville, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | Sep 15 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Okra | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Basil | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 27 – Dec 1 |
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 Fayetteville (Pwc), NC weather station, 10 km away (elevation 95 ft (29 m)).
ZIP codes in Fayetteville: 28301 28302 28303 28304 28305 28306 28309 28311 28312 28314
Frost dates near Fayetteville
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- Lumber Bridge Apr 3 · Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fayetteville, NC?
The median last spring frost in Fayetteville, NC is March 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fayetteville, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Fayetteville, NC?
About 225 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fayetteville, NC?
Fayetteville, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.