Last frost date in Gastonia, NC
The average last frost in Gastonia is March 27. By April 9 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 9, which leaves 228 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 28 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 9
- Average first frost
- Nov 9
- Frost-free season
- 228 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 15
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2243°
- FriOct 2343°
- SatOct 2442°
- SunOct 2542°
- MonOct 2642°
- TueOct 2746°
- WedOct 2847°
Planting calendar for Gastonia
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across North Carolina.
TomatoesApr 3–Apr 17
PumpkinsApr 10–Apr 24
SunflowersMar 27–Apr 17
CucumbersApr 10–Apr 17
CornApr 3–Apr 17
Sweet potatoesApr 17–May 1
WatermelonApr 10–Apr 24
Green beansApr 3–Apr 24
ZucchiniApr 3–Apr 17
OkraApr 17–May 1
PeppersApr 10–Apr 24
BasilApr 3–Apr 17
Butternut squashApr 3–Apr 17
CantaloupeApr 10–Apr 24
EggplantApr 10–Apr 24
PotatoesFeb 27–Mar 13
OnionsFeb 13–Mar 6
CarrotsMar 6–Apr 10
LettuceMar 13–Apr 3
BroccoliFeb 27–Mar 13
BeetsFeb 27–Apr 10
PeasFeb 13–Feb 27
CabbageFeb 27–Mar 13
RadishesFeb 20–Apr 3
Brussels sproutsMar 13–Mar 27
SpinachFeb 13–Mar 6
CilantroMar 13–Apr 3
KaleFeb 27–Mar 13
Collard greensFeb 27–Mar 13
TurnipsFeb 27–Mar 13
DillMar 27–Apr 10
CeleryApr 3–Apr 10
CauliflowerMar 13–Mar 27
LeeksMar 13–Mar 27
Swiss chardMar 13–Apr 10
ParsleyMar 13–Apr 3
Tulip bulbsOct 26–Nov 30
GarlicOct 19–Nov 23
Daffodil bulbsOct 12–Nov 23
StrawberriesFeb 27–Mar 13
AsparagusFeb 27–Mar 13Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 9 | Mar 27 | Apr 9 | Oct 28 | Nov 9 | Nov 26 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 23 | Mar 15 | Mar 31 | Nov 6 | Nov 22 | Dec 16 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Gastonia (USC00313356) sits 2.6 miles from the center of Gastonia at 700 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Gastonia, NC?
The average last frost date in Gastonia is March 27, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 9.
When is the first frost in Gastonia?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 9. One year in ten it arrives before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Gastonia?
About 228 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Gastonia?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from April 3 to April 17. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- ShelbyApr 12
- HuntersvilleMar 30
- CorneliusApr 1
- MatthewsMar 31
- Mint HillMar 31
- MooresvilleApr 9
- HarrisburgApr 1
- ConcordApr 1
- Indian TrailMar 31
- WaxhawMar 31
- KannapolisApr 1