Frost dates for 29070Leesville, SC
The average last spring frost in Leesville is March 20 and the average first fall frost is November 18, giving a typical growing season of about 244 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 20
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 18
- Growing season
- 244 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 14 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 220 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 3 | Nov 2 · Nov 18 · Dec 9 | 244 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 6 · Mar 7 · Mar 25 | Nov 13 · Dec 4 · Jan 2 | 274 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Leesville
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Apr 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – May 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Mar 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 8 – Dec 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29070 is matched to the NOAA station Batesburg, SC, 7.4 km away, at 660 ft elevation (30 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesburg, SC (used) | 660 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 18 |
| Pelion 0.8 Nw, SC | 451 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 4 |
| Saluda, SC | 480 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Wagener 1Sw, SC | 380 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Leesville
- Gilbert, SC 29054 · last Mar 28, first Nov 4
- Batesburg, SC 29006 · last Mar 31, first Nov 4
- Monetta, SC 29105 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Ridge Spring, SC 29129 · last Mar 31, first Nov 4
- West Columbia, SC 29171 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Columbia, SC 29228 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Lexington, SC 29073 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Pelion, SC 29123 · last Mar 28, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Leesville, SC?
- For ZIP code 29070, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Batesburg, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Leesville, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29070?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 244 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.