Frost dates for 29588 — Myrtle Beach, SC
Last spring frostMar 15median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season252 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Myrtle Beach compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Myrtle Beach falls between February 21 and April 1, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 18.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 252-day growing season is longer than 84% 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 39 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Wilmington, NC, 114 km away, the last frost here is 5 days earlier than there and the growing season is 12 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 21 |
| 50% (median) | March 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 18 |
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 Myrtle Beach, SC
Frost dates for 29588 — Myrtle Beach, SC — last frost Mar 15, first frost Nov 22, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 19
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 15 – Mar 22 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Basil | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 22 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Conway, SC weather station, 14 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
ZIP codes in Myrtle Beach: 29572 29575 29577 29578 29579 29587 29588
Frost dates near Myrtle Beach
- Conway Mar 15 · Nov 22
- Murrells Inlet Mar 18 · Nov 18
- Longs Mar 13 · Nov 20
- North Myrtle Beach Mar 13 · Nov 20
- Pawleys Island Mar 18 · Nov 18
- Aynor Mar 15 · Nov 22
- Little River Mar 13 · Nov 20
- Loris Mar 15 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The median last spring frost in Myrtle Beach, SC is March 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Myrtle Beach, SC?
About 252 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Myrtle Beach, SC?
Myrtle Beach, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.