Frost dates in Dare County, North Carolina
The average last spring frost in Dare County falls Mar 4 to Mar 15 and the average first fall frost Dec 6 to Dec 22, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 8b to 9a. Places: Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27915 | Avon | Mar 4 | Dec 22 | 9a |
| 27920 | Buxton | Mar 4 | Dec 22 | 9a |
| 27936 | Frisco | Mar 4 | Dec 22 | 9a |
| 27943 | Hatteras | Mar 4 | Dec 22 | 9a |
| 27948 | Kill Devil Hills | Mar 15 | Dec 6 | 9a |
| 27949 | Kitty Hawk | Mar 15 | Dec 6 | 9a |
| 27953 | Manns Harbor | Mar 15 | Dec 6 | 8b |
| 27954 | Manteo | Mar 15 | Dec 6 | 9a |
| 27959 | Nags Head | Mar 15 | Dec 6 | 9a |
| 27968 | Rodanthe | Mar 15 | Dec 6 | 9a |
| 27972 | Salvo | Mar 4 | Dec 22 | 9a |
| 27978 | Mar 15 | Dec 6 | 8b | |
| 27981 | Wanchese | Mar 15 | Dec 6 | 9a |
| 27982 | Waves | Mar 4 | Dec 22 | 9a |
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