Frost dates in Wake County, North Carolina
The average last spring frost in Wake County falls Mar 27 to Apr 7 and the average first fall frost Nov 1 to Nov 10, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 8a. Places: Apex, Cary, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27502 | Apex | Apr 6 | Nov 3 | 8a |
| 27511 | Cary | Mar 31 | Nov 10 | 8a |
| 27513 | Cary | Mar 27 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27518 | Cary | Mar 31 | Nov 10 | 8a |
| 27519 | Cary | Mar 27 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27529 | Garner | Apr 1 | Nov 1 | 8a |
| 27539 | Apex | Mar 31 | Nov 10 | 8a |
| 27540 | Holly Springs | Apr 6 | Nov 3 | 8a |
| 27545 | Knightdale | Apr 7 | Nov 3 | 8a |
| 27560 | Morrisville | Mar 31 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 27571 | Rolesville | Apr 4 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 27587 | Wake Forest | Apr 4 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 27591 | Wendell | Apr 7 | Nov 3 | 8a |
| 27592 | Apr 1 | Nov 1 | 8a | |
| 27597 | Zebulon | Apr 7 | Nov 3 | 8a |
| 27601 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27603 | Raleigh | Apr 1 | Nov 1 | 8a |
| 27604 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27605 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27606 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 9 | 8a |
| 27607 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27608 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27609 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27610 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 9 | 8a |
| 27612 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27613 | Raleigh | Mar 31 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 27614 | Raleigh | Apr 4 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 27615 | Raleigh | Apr 4 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 27616 | Raleigh | Apr 4 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 27617 | Raleigh | Mar 31 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 27695 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
| 27697 | Raleigh | Mar 28 | Nov 8 | 8a |
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