Last frost date in Fort Mill, South Carolina
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 15.
November 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rock Hill York Co AP (USW00053871), 6.8 miles from Fort Mill, elevation 669 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Tega Cay, so its frost dates are the same as Fort Mill's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 13 | Mar 31 | Apr 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 23 | Nov 4 | Nov 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 218
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 65
What to plant now in Fort Mill
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Fort Mill: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Fort Mill: November 4
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
- Rock Hill 6 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Gaffney 41 mi · last frost Apr 20
- Spartanburg 56 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Newberry 63 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Irmo 64 mi · last frost Apr 10
Updated