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Will it freeze in Shallotte in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Shallotte during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 66°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 66°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Sat, Nov 7 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Shallotte
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Shallotte Ag. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Mar 17 · Mar 31 · Apr 14 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 20 | 222 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 4 | Nov 3 · Nov 17 · Dec 6 | 243 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 5 · Mar 7 · Mar 26 | Nov 12 · Dec 1 · Jan 1 | 273 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Shallotte Ag
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Shallotte, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Shallotte Ag (station USC00317813, elevation 20 ft), 3.5 mi from Shallotte. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Shallotte
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Shores, NC | 12 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
| Oak Island, NC | 16 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 17 |
| St. James, NC | 16 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 17 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes, NC | 17 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 17 |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 22 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 20 |
| Leland, NC | 25 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 20 |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 28 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 17 |
| Wilmington, NC | 32 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 20 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 34 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 13 |
| Conway, SC | 40 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 22 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Shallotte?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Shallotte is around March 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 4, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 28.
When is the first frost in Shallotte?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 3 and a 90% chance by December 6.
Can it frost in Shallotte after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after March 31.
What growing zone is Shallotte?
Shallotte is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 28470. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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