When to plant in Pinehurst, NC
USDA Zone 8aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Pinehurst, North Carolina — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
These dates come from a station roughly 17 km away, the closest with full normals; terrain around Pinehurst (elevation, water, pavement) can move your real frost dates a few days either way. Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Pinehurst, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
CARTHAGE WTP · 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 Pinehurst’s own odds, recorded at CARTHAGE WTP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 28 | Apr 14 | Mar 29 | Oct 16 | Oct 28 | Nov 7 |
| 32°F | Apr 19 | Apr 1 | Mar 13 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 | Nov 19 |
| 28°F | Apr 5 | Mar 17 | Feb 26 | Nov 2 | Nov 15 | Dec 2 |
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 Pinehurst, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 32 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.
Pinehurst planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Pinehurst, NC?
On average, the last spring frost in Pinehurst is around April 1 (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 Pinehurst, NC?
The first fall frost in Pinehurst typically arrives around November 5 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Pinehurst in?
Pinehurst is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Pinehurst?
There are roughly 218 frost-free days in Pinehurst (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 1 to the first fall frost near November 5.
When should I plant tomatoes in Pinehurst?
In Pinehurst, start tomato seeds indoors around February 4–February 18, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 8 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Southern Pines · 6 km
- Spout Springs · 40 km
- Sanford · 43 km
- Spring Lake · 43 km
- Fayetteville · 47 km
- Anderson Creek · 47 km
- Laurinburg · 48 km
- Hope Mills · 53 km
Frost dates recorded at CARTHAGE WTP, 17 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 Pinehurst, NC — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00311515. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/north-carolina/pinehurst.