Last frost date in Clemson, South Carolina
April 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 18.
November 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Clemson Univ (USC00381770), 1.8 miles from Clemson, elevation 800 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 16 | Apr 1 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 21 | Nov 3 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 217
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 57
What to plant now in Clemson
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Clemson: April 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Clemson: November 3
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in South Carolina
- Anderson 15 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Easley 16 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Greenville 28 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Simpsonville 32 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Greer 37 mi · last frost Mar 28
Updated