Cross, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 26median date
Growing season261 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Cross compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Cross falls between February 14 and March 29, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 7 and December 22.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 261-day growing season is longer than 86% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier 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 32 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with North Charleston, SC, 53 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 4 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 14 |
| 50% (median) | March 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 29 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 7 |
| 50% (median) | November 26 |
| 90% (late) | December 22 |
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 Cross, SC
Cross, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 10, first frost Nov 26, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Cross, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 10 – Mar 17 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Okra | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Basil | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 17 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 12 – Dec 17 |
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 Moncks Corner 4 N, SC weather station, 21 km away (elevation 49 ft (15 m)).
Frost dates near Cross
- Pineville Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Eutawville Mar 22 · Nov 12
- Pinopolis Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Holly Hill Mar 22 · Nov 12
- Russellville Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Moncks Corner Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Saint Stephen Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Vance Mar 22 · Nov 12
- Harleyville Mar 22 · Nov 12
- Ridgeville Mar 22 · Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cross, SC?
The median last spring frost in Cross, SC is March 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 29, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Cross, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 7.
How long is the growing season in Cross, SC?
About 261 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Cross, SC?
Cross, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.