Last frost date in Lexington, South Carolina
March 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 10.
November 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Columbia (USW00013883), 6.7 miles from Lexington, elevation 231 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for West Columbia, so its frost dates are the same as Lexington's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 26 | Nov 7 | Nov 24 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 229
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 10 | Nov 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 47
What to plant now in Lexington
- 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 Lexington: March 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Lexington: November 7
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
- Irmo 8 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Cayce 11 mi · last frost Mar 13
- Forest Acres 15 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Columbia 18 mi · last frost Mar 22
- Newberry 29 mi · last frost Mar 31
Updated