Frost dates for 28306 — Fayetteville, NC
Last spring frostMar 22median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season236 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Fayetteville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fayetteville falls between March 5 and April 8, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 236-day growing season is longer than 89% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 6 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 47 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Raleigh, NC, 94 km away, the last frost here is 6 days earlier than there and the growing season is 11 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 5 |
| 50% (median) | March 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 28306 — Fayetteville, NC — last frost Mar 22, first frost Nov 13, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fayetteville, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Feb 22 – Mar 29 | Sep 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Okra | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Basil | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 29 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
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 Rgnl Ap, NC weather station, 5 km away (elevation 187 ft (57 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
- Rex Apr 3 · Nov 3
- Spring Lake Mar 30 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fayetteville, NC?
The median last spring frost in Fayetteville, NC is March 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 8, 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 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Fayetteville, NC?
About 236 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fayetteville, NC?
Fayetteville, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.