Murrells Inlet, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 18median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season245 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Murrells Inlet compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Murrells Inlet falls between February 25 and April 3, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 8.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 245-day growing season is longer than 80% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 31 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mount Pleasant, SC, 107 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 17 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 8 |
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 Murrells Inlet, SC
Murrells Inlet, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 18, first frost Nov 18, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 22
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Murrells Inlet, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 18 – Mar 25 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Okra | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Basil | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 25 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 4 – Dec 9 |
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 Brookgreen Gardens, SC weather station, 5 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near Murrells Inlet
- Pawleys Island Mar 18 · Nov 18
- Myrtle Beach Mar 21 · Nov 13
- Georgetown Mar 12 · Nov 24
- Conway Mar 15 · Nov 22
- Hemingway Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Longs Mar 13 · Nov 20
- North Myrtle Beach Mar 13 · Nov 20
- Andrews Mar 23 · Nov 13
- Nesmith Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Gresham Mar 23 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The median last spring frost in Murrells Inlet, SC is March 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Murrells Inlet, SC?
About 245 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Murrells Inlet, SC?
Murrells Inlet, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.