Frost dates across South Carolina
Typical last spring frost, first fall frost, and USDA zone for 4 South Carolina cities, from 30-year NOAA climate normals. Every date is a 50 percent odds line, not a promise. Pick a city for the full frost window and what is plantable there now.
| City | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Season length | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Feb 4 | Dec 30 | about 329 days | 9a |
| Columbia | Mar 13 | Nov 19 | about 251 days | 8b |
| North Charleston | Mar 7 | Nov 27 | about 265 days | 9a |
| Mount Pleasant | Mar 13 | Nov 30 | about 262 days | 9a |
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