When is the last frost in Concord, NC?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Concord is around April 1, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Concord, NC station (3.9 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 Concord?

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

What planting zone is Concord, NC?

Concord 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 Concord?

In Concord, NC the warmest month is July (avg high 91.8°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 28.9°F). It averages about 47.9″ of precipitation a year and 3.3″ of snow.

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Concord, NC Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 8a · ZIP 28025 · elevation 213′ · NOAA & USDA data

Concord 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 91.8°F); the coldest is January (avg low 28.9°F). It averages 47.9″ of precipitation a year and 3.3″ of snow, mostly mid-winter. 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 91.8°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Concord

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Concord, NC (3.9 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	52.8	28.9	40.8	3.7	1.1
February	56.7	31.4	44.1	3.1	1.3
March	64.5	38.1	51.3	4.1	0.4
April	74.1	46.8	60.4	4	0
May	81.4	56.1	68.8	3.7	0
June	88.4	64.9	76.6	4.7	0
July	91.8	68.7	80.3	5.3	0
August	89.8	67.2	78.5	4.5	0
September	84	60.5	72.2	4.2	0
October	74.4	47.9	61.1	3.5	0
November	63.9	37.2	50.5	3.5	0
December	55.6	31.6	43.6	3.5	0.5

What to plant when in Concord

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 Concord'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 — Concord, NC, 3.9 mi (confidence: high). Monthly weather normals: Concord, NC, 3.9 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.