Last frost date in Gaffney, South Carolina
April 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ninety Nine Is (USC00386293), 10 miles from Gaffney, elevation 500 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 2 | Apr 20 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 186
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 93
What to plant now in Gaffney
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Gaffney: April 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Gaffney: October 24
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
- Spartanburg 17 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Greer 34 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Rock Hill 38 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Fort Mill 41 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Simpsonville 41 mi · last frost Mar 29
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