Last frost date in Holly Springs, NC
Expect the last frost in Holly Springs around April 6. Frost after April 21 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 3, which leaves 209 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 23 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 21
- Average first frost
- Nov 3
- Frost-free season
- 209 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 28
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2240°
- FriOct 2344°
- SatOct 2444°
- SunOct 2543°
- MonOct 2643°
- TueOct 2748°
- WedOct 2850°
Planting calendar for Holly Springs
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across North Carolina.
TomatoesApr 13–Apr 27
PumpkinsApr 20–May 4
SunflowersApr 6–Apr 27
CucumbersApr 20–Apr 27
CornApr 13–Apr 27
Sweet potatoesApr 27–May 11
WatermelonApr 20–May 4
Green beansApr 13–May 4
ZucchiniApr 13–Apr 27
OkraApr 27–May 11
PeppersApr 20–May 4
BasilApr 13–Apr 27
Butternut squashApr 13–Apr 27
CantaloupeApr 20–May 4
EggplantApr 20–May 4
PotatoesMar 9–Mar 23
OnionsFeb 23–Mar 16
CarrotsMar 16–Apr 20
LettuceMar 23–Apr 13
BroccoliMar 9–Mar 23
BeetsMar 9–Apr 20
PeasFeb 23–Mar 9
CabbageMar 9–Mar 23
RadishesMar 2–Apr 13
Brussels sproutsMar 23–Apr 6
SpinachFeb 23–Mar 16
CilantroMar 23–Apr 13
KaleMar 9–Mar 23
Collard greensMar 9–Mar 23
TurnipsMar 9–Mar 23
DillApr 6–Apr 20
CeleryApr 13–Apr 20
CauliflowerMar 23–Apr 6
LeeksMar 23–Apr 6
Swiss chardMar 23–Apr 20
ParsleyMar 23–Apr 13
Tulip bulbsOct 20–Nov 24
GarlicOct 13–Nov 17
Daffodil bulbsOct 6–Nov 17
StrawberriesMar 9–Mar 23
AsparagusMar 9–Mar 23Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 21 | Apr 6 | Apr 21 | Oct 23 | Nov 3 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Mar 10 | Mar 28 | Apr 13 | Nov 1 | Nov 13 | Dec 1 |
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 NEW Hill (USC00316122) sits 4.5 miles from the center of Holly Springs at 320 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 Holly Springs, NC?
The average last frost date in Holly Springs is April 6, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 21.
When is the first frost in Holly Springs?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 3. One year in ten it arrives before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Holly Springs?
About 209 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Holly Springs?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from April 13 to April 27. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
Nearby in North Carolina
- Fuquay-VarinaApr 1
- ApexMar 27
- CaryMar 27
- MorrisvilleMar 31
- GarnerApr 1
- RaleighMar 28
- SanfordApr 10
- KnightdaleApr 7
- Chapel HillMar 29
- ClaytonApr 7
- DurhamApr 2
- CarrboroMar 31