Last frost date in Summerville, South Carolina
March 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 7.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Summerville 4W (USC00388426), 3.7 miles from Summerville, elevation 65 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 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 29 | Nov 12 | Dec 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 238
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 7 | Nov 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 45
What to plant now in Summerville
- 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 20 Summerville: March 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Summerville: 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
- North Charleston 9 mi · last frost Mar 7
- Charleston 17 mi · last frost Feb 4
- Moncks Corner 17 mi · last frost Mar 10
- Mount Pleasant 23 mi · last frost Mar 13
- Beaufort 49 mi · last frost Feb 28
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