When is the last frost in Burlington, NC?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Burlington is around April 1, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Burlington Alamance Ap, NC station (2.8 mi away). Half of years it falls outside that date, so wait 1–2 weeks past it before setting out frost-tender plants.

When is the first fall frost in Burlington?

The average first fall frost in Burlington, NC is around November 2, giving roughly a 215-day frost-free growing season.

What planting zone is Burlington, NC?

Burlington is in USDA plant hardiness zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

What is the weather like in Burlington?

In Burlington, NC the warmest month is July (avg high 90.8°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 30°F). It averages about 43.3″ of precipitation a year.

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Burlington, NC Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 8a · ZIP 27215 · elevation 188′ · NOAA & USDA data

Burlington is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (winters can dip to 10 to 15°F), with a growing season of about 215 days between the average last spring frost (April 1) and first fall frost (November 2). The warmest month is July (avg high 90.8°F); the coldest is January (avg low 30°F). It averages 43.3″ of precipitation a year. Start cool-season crops several weeks before the last frost; wait until after it for tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops.

Hardiness zone

min temp 10 to 15°F

Last spring frost

April 1

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

First fall frost

November 2

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

Growing season

215 days

frost-free window

Warmest month

July

avg high 90.8°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Burlington

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Burlington Alamance Ap, NC (2.8 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	51.9	30	41	3.1	–
February	55.8	32.6	44.2	2.8	–
March	63.6	39.3	51.5	3.9	–
April	73.6	47.9	60.7	3.8	–
May	80.4	57	68.7	3.4	–
June	87.5	65.2	76.3	4.3	–
July	90.8	69.5	80.1	4.7	–
August	88.9	68.1	78.5	3.5	–
September	82.8	61.5	72.2	4.4	–
October	73.4	48.7	61	3.1	–
November	63.1	38.1	50.6	3.3	–
December	54.7	32.8	43.8	3.1	–

What to plant when in Burlington

Crop	Season	What to do & when
Tomatoes	warm	Start seeds indoors: February 18 · Transplant out: April 8
Peppers	warm	Start seeds indoors: February 4 · Transplant out: April 15
Cucumbers	warm	Direct sow: April 8
Zucchini / squash	warm	Direct sow: April 8
Bush beans	warm	Direct sow: April 8
Sweet corn	warm	Direct sow: April 8
Basil	warm	Transplant out: April 8
Peas	cool	Sow (spring): February 25 · Sow (fall): September 7
Spinach	cool	Sow (spring): February 18 · Sow (fall): September 7
Lettuce	cool	Sow (spring): March 4 · Sow (fall): September 7
Kale	cool	Transplant (spring): March 11 · Sow (fall): August 24
Broccoli	cool	Transplant (spring): March 18
Carrots	cool	Sow (spring): March 11 · Sow (fall): August 24
Onions	cool	Transplant (spring): March 4
Potatoes	cool	Plant seed potatoes: March 18
Radishes	cool	Sow (spring): March 4 · Sow (fall): September 21

Dates are computed from Burlington's average frost dates using standard cool-/warm-season timing. They're a starting point — a cold spring, a warm microclimate, or a fast-maturing variety can shift them by a week or two.

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Soil thermometer →Know when the ground is warm enough to sow — the honest signal, not the calendar.Seed-starting trays + dome →Start tomatoes & peppers indoors on the schedule below.Seedling heat mat →Warms the soil for faster, more even germination indoors.Floating row cover / frost cloth →Buys you 4–8°F to beat an early or late frost.Raised garden bed kit →Warms and drains faster in spring than in-ground soil.Garden gloves →Basic kit for transplant day.

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Sources & method. Hardiness zone: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University). Frost dates & growing season: NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station with published freeze normals — Burlington Alamance Ap, NC, 2.8 mi (confidence: high). Monthly weather normals: Burlington Alamance Ap, NC, 2.8 mi (confidence: high). ZIP centroid from U.S. Census 2023 ZCTA data. Frost dates are the 50%-probability date — half of years frost occurs outside the stated date. Nothing here is invented; where the nearest station is far, we say so. Last updated 2026-07-22.