When is the first freeze in Raleigh, NC?
NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for RALEIGH DURHAM INTL AP, NC US put the middle date for the first fall freeze (32°F or colder) at about Nov 4. The middle date for the first hard freeze (28°F or colder) is about Nov 16.
| First fall freeze (32°F), middle date | Nov 4 |
|---|---|
| First hard freeze (28°F), middle date | Nov 16 |
| Last spring freeze (32°F), middle date | Mar 31 |
| Chance of a 32°F night in a year | 100% |
| Weather station | RALEIGH DURHAM INTL AP, NC US (USW00013722) |
The middle date is NOAA's 50% date. In about half of years the first freeze comes sooner, and in half it comes later. One station can differ from nearby areas, mostly low or rural spots. Dates change each year, so check the latest National Weather Service forecast.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, annual/seasonal normals, station USW00013722: fields ANN-TMIN-PRBFST-T32FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBFST-T28FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBLST-T32FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBOCC-LSTH032. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USW00013722.csv. ForecastBooked is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.