When to plant in Wilson, NC
USDA Zone 8aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Wilson, North Carolina — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 8a, Wilson supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
WILSON 3 SW · 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 Wilson’s own odds, recorded at WILSON 3 SW.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 16 | Apr 3 | Mar 19 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 |
| 32°F | Apr 8 | Mar 22 | Mar 3 | Nov 1 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
| 28°F | Mar 27 | Mar 7 | Feb 12 | Nov 9 | Nov 26 | Dec 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 Wilson, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 29 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.
Wilson planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Wilson, NC?
On average, the last spring frost in Wilson is around March 22 (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 Wilson, NC?
The first fall frost in Wilson typically arrives around November 12 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Wilson in?
Wilson is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Wilson?
Wilson has about 235 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 22) and first fall frost (November 12).
When should I plant tomatoes in Wilson?
For Wilson, sow tomatoes indoors about January 25–February 8 and move the seedlings out around March 29, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Rocky Mount · 29 km
- Wendell · 39 km
- Tarboro · 39 km
- Goldsboro · 39 km
- Smithfield · 45 km
- Clayton · 47 km
- Knightdale · 51 km
- Rolesville · 52 km
Frost dates recorded at WILSON 3 SW, 4 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 Wilson, NC — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00319476. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/north-carolina/wilson.