Last frost date in Orangeburg, South Carolina
March 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 1.
November 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Orangeburg 2 (USC00386527), 0.5 miles from Orangeburg, elevation 185 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 17 | Mar 13 | Apr 1 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 1 | Nov 15 | Dec 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 249
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 28 | Nov 5 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Feb 23 | Dec 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 43
What to plant now in Orangeburg
- 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 10 Orangeburg: March 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Orangeburg: November 15
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
- Cayce 33 mi · last frost Mar 13
- Forest Acres 38 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Columbia 38 mi · last frost Mar 22
- Lexington 40 mi · last frost Mar 25
- Sumter 41 mi · last frost Mar 24
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