Frost dates in Watauga County, North Carolina
The average last spring frost in Watauga County falls Apr 18 to May 6 and the average first fall frost Oct 13 to Oct 24, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 6b to 7b. Places: Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, Cove Creek, Valle Crucis. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28604 | Beech Mountain | May 6 | Oct 14 | 6b |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock | Apr 25 | Oct 21 | 6b |
| 28607 | Boone | May 2 | Oct 13 | 7a |
| 28618 | May 2 | Oct 13 | 7b | |
| 28679 | Valle Crucis | Apr 18 | Oct 24 | 7a |
| 28692 | Cove Creek | Apr 18 | Oct 24 | 7a |
| 28698 | May 2 | Oct 13 | 7a |
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