Average First and Last Frost Dates for Henderson County

(Updated: Sept. 17, 2025, 9:12 a.m.)
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Have you ever wondered what the first and last frost dates have been for Henderson County? You can check out  a frost Map and there is also a chart by county
Our First Frost Date Average is October 18. What does that mean for you as a gardener? It means tender late summer plants like tomatoes and peppers and any houseplants that you might have on the patio might be damaged. Move houseplants indoor in September. Deploy row covers to extend your season and protect tender veggies.
Henderson County Hendersonville 
Elevation: 2160 ft. above sea level

Based on data from 1898 to 2019

First Frost Date Average - October 18 

Last Frost Date Average - April 20







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Covers may be used to protect tender plants on cold nights. Burlap, cloth sheets, or even plastic can be used.





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