Last frost date in Rock Hill, South Carolina
March 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 11.
November 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Winthrop Univ (USC00389350), 0.8 miles from Rock Hill, elevation 650 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 10 | Mar 27 | Apr 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 24 | Nov 5 | Nov 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 225
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 51
What to plant now in Rock Hill
- 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 Rock Hill: March 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Rock Hill: November 5
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
- Fort Mill 6 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Gaffney 38 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Spartanburg 51 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Newberry 56 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Irmo 59 mi · last frost Apr 10
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