Frost dates for 29115Orangeburg, SC
The average last spring frost in Orangeburg is March 13 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 249 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 13
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 249 days
Safer after Apr 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 8 · Mar 28 · Apr 15 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 19 | 223 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 13 · Apr 1 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 7 | 249 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 26 · Feb 23 · Mar 18 | Nov 11 · Dec 2 · Jan 2 | 286 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Orangeburg
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 10 – Apr 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – May 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Apr 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Jan 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29115 is matched to the NOAA station Orangeburg 2, SC, 2 km away, at 185 ft elevation (74 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg 2, SC (used) | 185 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| Orangeburg Muni Ap, SC | 197 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 19 |
| N 5Ne, SC | 322 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Bamberg, SC | 156 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near Orangeburg
- Orangeburg, SC 29117 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Cordova, SC 29039 · last Mar 15, first Nov 19
- Rowesville, SC 29133 · last Mar 15, first Nov 19
- Cameron, SC 29030 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Cope, SC 29038 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Saint Matthews, SC 29135 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- North, SC 29112 · last Mar 26, first Nov 6
- Norway, SC 29113 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Orangeburg, SC?
- For ZIP code 29115, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Orangeburg 2, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 1.
- When is the first frost in Orangeburg, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29115?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 249 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.