Frost dates in New Hanover County, North Carolina
The average last spring frost in New Hanover County falls Mar 19 to Mar 29 and the average first fall frost Nov 8 to Nov 20, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 8b. Places: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Murraysville, Skippers Corner, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28401 | Wilmington | Mar 29 | Nov 8 | 8b |
| 28403 | Wilmington | Mar 19 | Nov 20 | 8b |
| 28405 | Wilmington | Mar 19 | Nov 20 | 8b |
| 28409 | Wilmington | Mar 20 | Nov 15 | 8b |
| 28411 | Murraysville | Mar 19 | Nov 20 | 8b |
| 28412 | Wilmington | Mar 20 | Nov 15 | 8b |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach | Mar 24 | Nov 17 | 8b |
| 28429 | Skippers Corner | Mar 29 | Nov 8 | 8b |
| 28449 | Kure Beach | Mar 24 | Nov 17 | 8b |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | Mar 20 | Nov 15 | 8b |
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