Last frost date in Florence, South Carolina
March 19
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 5.
November 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Florence Rgnl AP (USW00013744), 3.9 miles from Florence, elevation 146 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 28 | Mar 19 | Apr 5 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 1 | Nov 13 | Dec 2 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 241
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 4 | Nov 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 40
What to plant now in Florence
- 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 Florence: March 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Florence: November 13
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
- Sumter 38 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Conway 49 mi · last frost Mar 15
- Myrtle Beach 61 mi · last frost Mar 21
- Columbia 64 mi · last frost Mar 22
- North Myrtle Beach 67 mi · last frost Mar 13
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