When to plant in Henderson, NC
USDA Zone 7bHenderson, North Carolina frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Henderson, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
The average last spring frost in Henderson is now 7 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
HENDERSON 2 NNW · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Henderson’s own odds, recorded at HENDERSON 2 NNW.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 13 | Apr 28 | Apr 13 | Oct 7 | Oct 18 | Oct 30 |
| 32°F | Apr 30 | Apr 16 | Mar 31 | Oct 13 | Oct 26 | Nov 7 |
| 28°F | Apr 17 | Apr 1 | Mar 17 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 | Nov 20 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Henderson, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 18 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Henderson planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Henderson, NC?
On average, the last spring frost in Henderson is around April 16 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Henderson, NC?
Expect Henderson's first fall frost near October 26 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Henderson in?
Henderson is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Henderson?
There are roughly 193 frost-free days in Henderson (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 16 to the first fall frost near October 26.
When should I plant tomatoes in Henderson?
In Henderson, start tomato seeds indoors around February 19–March 5, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 23 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Wake Forest · 41 km
- Rolesville · 46 km
- Durham · 58 km
- Raleigh · 59 km
- Wendell · 59 km
- Knightdale · 60 km
- Morrisville · 66 km
- Rocky Mount · 67 km
Frost dates recorded at HENDERSON 2 NNW, 3 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Henderson, NC — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00313969. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/north-carolina/henderson.