Last frost date in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

March 21

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 7.

November 13

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 31.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Myrtle Beach (USC00386153), 4.8 miles from Myrtle Beach, elevation 39 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 2Mar 21Apr 7
First frost in fallOct 31Nov 13Dec 3

Frost-free days in an average year: 239

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Myrtle Beach
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 3Nov 3
Frost (32°F)Every yearMar 21Nov 13
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMar 7Nov 26

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 38

What to plant now in Myrtle Beach

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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