Last frost date in Wilson, NC
The average last frost in Wilson is March 22. By April 8 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 12, which leaves 236 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 1 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 8
- Average first frost
- Nov 12
- Frost-free season
- 236 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 7
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2241°
- FriOct 2345°
- SatOct 2447°
- SunOct 2545°
- MonOct 2645°
- TueOct 2750°
- WedOct 2852°
Planting calendar for Wilson
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across North Carolina.
TomatoesMar 29–Apr 12
PumpkinsApr 5–Apr 19
SunflowersMar 22–Apr 12
CucumbersApr 5–Apr 12
CornMar 29–Apr 12
Sweet potatoesApr 12–Apr 26
WatermelonApr 5–Apr 19
Green beansMar 29–Apr 19
ZucchiniMar 29–Apr 12
OkraApr 12–Apr 26
PeppersApr 5–Apr 19
BasilMar 29–Apr 12
Butternut squashMar 29–Apr 12
CantaloupeApr 5–Apr 19
EggplantApr 5–Apr 19
PotatoesFeb 22–Mar 8
OnionsFeb 8–Mar 1
CarrotsMar 1–Apr 5
LettuceMar 8–Mar 29
BroccoliFeb 22–Mar 8
BeetsFeb 22–Apr 5
PeasFeb 8–Feb 22
CabbageFeb 22–Mar 8
RadishesFeb 15–Mar 29
Brussels sproutsMar 8–Mar 22
SpinachFeb 8–Mar 1
CilantroMar 8–Mar 29
KaleFeb 22–Mar 8
Collard greensFeb 22–Mar 8
TurnipsFeb 22–Mar 8
DillMar 22–Apr 5
CeleryMar 29–Apr 5
CauliflowerMar 8–Mar 22
LeeksMar 8–Mar 22
Swiss chardMar 8–Apr 5
ParsleyMar 8–Mar 29
Tulip bulbsOct 29–Dec 3
GarlicOct 22–Nov 26
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 26
StrawberriesFeb 22–Mar 8
AsparagusFeb 22–Mar 8Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 3 | Mar 22 | Apr 8 | Nov 1 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 12 | Mar 7 | Mar 27 | Nov 9 | Nov 26 | Dec 20 |
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 Wilson 3 SW (USC00319476) sits 2.7 miles from the center of Wilson at 110 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 Wilson, NC?
The average last frost date in Wilson is March 22, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 8.
When is the first frost in Wilson?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 12. One year in ten it arrives before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Wilson?
About 236 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Wilson?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 29 to April 12. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- GoldsboroMar 15
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- KnightdaleApr 7
- GreenvilleMar 27
- Wake ForestApr 4
- GarnerApr 1
- RaleighMar 28
- Fuquay-VarinaApr 1
- CaryMar 27
- MorrisvilleMar 31
- Holly SpringsApr 6