Iva, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 25median date
First fall frostNov 12median date
Growing season232 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Iva compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Iva falls between March 6 and April 10, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 30 and December 1.
- The median last frost is the same as the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 232-day growing season is longer than 56% 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 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 45 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Greenville, SC, 64 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 8 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 30 |
| 50% (median) | November 12 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Iva, SC
Iva, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 25, first frost Nov 12, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 29
Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Dec 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Iva, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Feb 25 – Apr 1 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Okra | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Basil | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 18 – Apr 1 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 29 – Dec 3 |
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 Hartwell Dam, GA weather station, 17 km away (elevation 689 ft (210 m)).
Frost dates near Iva
- Starr Mar 29 · Nov 8
- Lowndesville Mar 27 · Nov 7
- Anderson Mar 29 · Nov 8
- Due West Apr 1 · Nov 2
- Belton Mar 23 · Nov 11
- Honea Path Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Calhoun Falls Mar 27 · Nov 7
- Donalds Apr 1 · Nov 2
- Abbeville Mar 26 · Nov 12
- Townville Mar 21 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Iva, SC?
The median last spring frost in Iva, SC is March 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Iva, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 30.
How long is the growing season in Iva, SC?
About 232 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Iva, SC?
Iva, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.