Blair, SC frost dates
Last spring frostApr 4median date
First fall frostNov 1median date
Growing season211 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Blair compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Blair falls between March 19 and April 20, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 19 and November 13.
- The median last frost is 10 days later than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 211-day growing season is longer than 15% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 6 days later 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 56 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Rock Hill, SC, 57 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 7 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 19 |
| 50% (median) | April 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 19 |
| 50% (median) | November 1 |
| 90% (late) | November 13 |
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 Blair, SC
Blair, SC frost dates — last frost Apr 4, first frost Nov 1, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 9
Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Blair, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 7 – Apr 11 | Sep 6 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Okra | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — |
| Basil | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 18 – Nov 22 |
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 Santuck, SC weather station, 22 km away (elevation 522 ft (159 m)).
Frost dates near Blair
- Carlisle Apr 4 · Nov 1
- Blackstock Apr 3 · Nov 2
- Pomaria Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Whitmire Apr 6 · Oct 30
- Winnsboro Mar 31 · Nov 6
- Jenkinsville Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Chester Apr 3 · Nov 2
- Peak Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Rion Mar 31 · Nov 6
- Lockhart Apr 4 · Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Blair, SC?
The median last spring frost in Blair, SC is April 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Blair, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 19.
How long is the growing season in Blair, SC?
About 211 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Blair, SC?
Blair, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.