Batesburg, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 20median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season243 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Batesburg compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Batesburg falls between February 28 and April 3, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 9.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 243-day growing season is longer than 78% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 9 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 33 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Columbia, SC, 53 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 9 |
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 Batesburg, SC
Batesburg, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 20, first frost Nov 18, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 24
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Batesburg, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Feb 20 – Mar 27 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Okra | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — |
| Basil | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 27 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 20 – Feb 27 | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 20 – Feb 27 | — | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 20 – Feb 27 | — | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 20 – Feb 27 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 27 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 27 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 4 – Dec 9 |
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 Batesburg, SC weather station, 3 km away (elevation 659 ft (201 m)).
Frost dates near Batesburg
- Monetta Mar 20 · Nov 18
- Leesville Mar 20 · Nov 18
- Ridge Spring Mar 20 · Nov 18
- Ward Mar 31 · Nov 4
- Gilbert Mar 20 · Nov 18
- Johnston Mar 26 · Nov 8
- Saluda Mar 31 · Nov 4
- Wagener Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Pelion Mar 28 · Nov 4
- Lexington Mar 25 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Batesburg, SC?
The median last spring frost in Batesburg, SC is March 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Batesburg, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Batesburg, SC?
About 243 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Batesburg, SC?
Batesburg, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.