Awendaw, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 17median date
First fall frostNov 21median date
Growing season249 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Awendaw compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Awendaw falls between February 25 and April 4, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 12.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 249-day growing season is longer than 82% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 14 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 34 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mount Pleasant, SC, 25 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 13 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 21 |
| 90% (late) | December 12 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Awendaw, SC
Awendaw, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 17, first frost Nov 21, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Plant for fall: Nov 7 to Dec 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Awendaw, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 17 – Mar 24 | Sep 26 – Oct 24 |
| Kale | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Okra | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Basil | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 24 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 7 – Dec 12 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Mcclellanville, SC weather station, 19 km away (elevation 13 ft (4 m)).
Frost dates near Awendaw
- Huger Mar 22 · Nov 13
- Mc Clellanville Mar 17 · Nov 21
- Jamestown Mar 22 · Nov 13
- Mount Pleasant Mar 13 · Nov 30
- Cordesville Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Isle Of Palms Mar 13 · Nov 30
- Sullivans Island Mar 13 · Nov 30
- Charleston Feb 4 · Dec 30
- Goose Creek Mar 7 · Nov 27
- Hanahan Mar 7 · Nov 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Awendaw, SC?
The median last spring frost in Awendaw, SC is March 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Awendaw, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Awendaw, SC?
About 249 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Awendaw, SC?
Awendaw, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.