Last frost date in Greenwood, South Carolina
March 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 10.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Greenwood (USC00383754), 1 miles from Greenwood, elevation 615 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 3 | Mar 26 | Apr 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 28 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 233
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 26 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 12 | Nov 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 65
What to plant now in Greenwood
- 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 30 Greenwood: March 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Greenwood: November 12
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
- Newberry 32 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Anderson 36 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Simpsonville 37 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Greenville 46 mi · last frost Mar 28
- North Augusta 48 mi · last frost Feb 27
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