Chapin, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 22median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season234 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Chapin compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Chapin falls between March 3 and April 7, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and November 30.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 234-day growing season is longer than 58% 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 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 43 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Columbia, SC, 32 km away, the last frost here is 6 days later than there and the growing season is 11 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 3 |
| 50% (median) | March 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | November 30 |
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 Chapin, SC
Chapin, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 22, first frost Nov 11, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Chapin, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Feb 22 – Mar 29 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Basil | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 2 |
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 Little Mtn, SC weather station, 11 km away (elevation 712 ft (217 m)).
Frost dates near Chapin
- White Rock Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Little Mountain Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Ballentine Apr 10 · Oct 28
- Peak Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Irmo Apr 10 · Oct 28
- Jenkinsville Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Prosperity Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Gilbert Mar 20 · Nov 18
- Pomaria Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Lexington Mar 25 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Chapin, SC?
The median last spring frost in Chapin, SC is March 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Chapin, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Chapin, SC?
About 234 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Chapin, SC?
Chapin, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.