Georgetown, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 12median date
First fall frostNov 24median date
Growing season257 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Georgetown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Georgetown falls between February 18 and March 30, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 19.
- The median last frost is 13 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 257-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 4 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 33 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mount Pleasant, SC, 83 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 5 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 18 |
| 50% (median) | March 12 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 24 |
| 90% (late) | December 19 |
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 Georgetown, SC
Georgetown, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 12, first frost Nov 24, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 16
Plant for fall: Nov 10 to Dec 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Georgetown, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 19 | Sep 29 – Oct 27 |
| Kale | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Okra | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — |
| Basil | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 19 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 12 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 12 – Feb 19 | — | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 12 – Feb 19 | — | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 12 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 10 – Dec 15 |
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 Georgetown Co Ap, SC weather station, 12 km away (elevation 30 ft (9 m)).
ZIP codes in Georgetown: 29440 29442
Frost dates near Georgetown
- Pawleys Island Mar 18 · Nov 18
- Murrells Inlet Mar 18 · Nov 18
- Andrews Mar 23 · Nov 13
- Nesmith Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Jamestown Mar 22 · Nov 13
- Hemingway Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Mc Clellanville Mar 17 · Nov 21
- Myrtle Beach Mar 21 · Nov 13
- Johnsonville Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Salters Mar 29 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Georgetown, SC?
The median last spring frost in Georgetown, SC is March 12. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Georgetown, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Georgetown, SC?
About 257 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Georgetown, SC?
Georgetown, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.