Frost dates · North Carolina
When is the first frost in Asheville?
In a typical year, Asheville’s first frost comes around October 28 and its last around April 9.
One year in ten the first frost comes as early as October 14, and nine years in ten it has arrived by November 9. One year in ten the last frost is over as early as March 22, and nine years in ten it is over by April 27. Asheville averages about 88 nights a year at 32°F or colder, with about 201 frost-free days in between in a typical year. It’s frost season here, and the last frost usually comes around April 9. That makes it the 57th latest first frost of the 117 cities we track where it freezes most years.
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Asheville freezes on about 88 nights a year, which is the mountains reminding everyone the Blue Ridge isn’t just for photos.
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Frost dates, early, typical and late years
| Early year (1 in 10) | Typical | Late year (1 in 10) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First frost | October 14 | October 28 | November 9 |
| Last frost | March 22 | April 9 | April 27 |
A frost date here is a night when the official thermometer reads 32°F or colder. Frost on the ground can show up on clear, calm nights a few degrees milder.
Cities with about the same first frost
- Chicago, Illinois: first frost around October 28
- Dayton, Ohio: first frost around October 28
- Lexington, Kentucky: first frost around October 28
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00003812.