Last frost date in Columbia, South Carolina
March 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 10.
November 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Sandhill Rsch - Elgin (USC00387666), 6.6 miles from Columbia, elevation 440 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 2 | Mar 22 | Apr 10 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 1 | Nov 15 | Dec 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 239
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 8 | Nov 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 47
What to plant now in Columbia
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Columbia: March 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Columbia: November 15
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
- Forest Acres 4 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Cayce 10 mi · last frost Mar 13
- Irmo 17 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Lexington 18 mi · last frost Mar 25
- Sumter 30 mi · last frost Mar 24
Updated