Last frost date in North Charleston, South Carolina
March 7
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 27.
November 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Charleston International AP (USW00013880), 2 miles from North Charleston, elevation 40 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Goose Creek and Hanahan, so their frost dates are the same as North Charleston's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 12 | Mar 7 | Mar 27 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 8 | Nov 27 | Dec 21 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 266
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 21 | Nov 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 7 | Nov 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 20 | Dec 15 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 22
What to plant now in North Charleston
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Nov 1Now
- Celery and celeriac plantsAug 1 – Dec 1Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 15Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- GarlicSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KohlrabiSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- TurnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- DandelionSept 15 – Dec 15Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 10 North Charleston: March 7
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 30 North Charleston: November 27
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
- Charleston 8 mi · last frost Feb 4
- Summerville 9 mi · last frost Mar 22
- Mount Pleasant 14 mi · last frost Mar 13
- Moncks Corner 20 mi · last frost Mar 10
- Beaufort 50 mi · last frost Feb 28
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