Huger, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 22median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season236 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Huger compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Huger falls between February 28 and April 8, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 4.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 236-day growing season is longer than 65% 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 48 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mount Pleasant, SC, 24 km away, the last frost here is 9 days later than there and the growing season is 26 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | December 4 |
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 Huger, SC
Huger, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 22, first frost Nov 13, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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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 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
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 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
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 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Huger, 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 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| 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 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 29 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| 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 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
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 Jamestown, SC weather station, 28 km away (elevation 36 ft (11 m)).
Frost dates near Huger
- Awendaw Mar 17 · Nov 21
- Cordesville Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Goose Creek Mar 7 · Nov 27
- Mount Pleasant Mar 13 · Nov 30
- Jamestown Mar 22 · Nov 13
- Hanahan Mar 7 · Nov 27
- Bonneau Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Mc Clellanville Mar 17 · Nov 21
- Charleston Feb 4 · Dec 30
- Isle Of Palms Mar 13 · Nov 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Huger, SC?
The median last spring frost in Huger, SC is March 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Huger, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Huger, SC?
About 236 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Huger, SC?
Huger, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.