Frost dates for 29133Rowesville, SC
The average last spring frost in Rowesville is March 15 and the average first fall frost is November 19, giving a typical growing season of about 249 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 19
- Growing season
- 249 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 16 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 10 · Mar 29 · Apr 14 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 22 | 223 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 15 · Mar 31 | Nov 3 · Nov 19 · Dec 10 | 249 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 3 · Feb 28 · Mar 20 | Nov 13 · Dec 6 · Jan 4 | 282 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Rowesville
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 12 – Apr 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 30 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 30 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Oct 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 9 – Dec 10 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29133 is matched to the NOAA station Orangeburg Muni Ap, SC, 10.4 km away, at 197 ft elevation (30 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Muni Ap, SC (used) | 197 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 19 |
| Orangeburg 2, SC | 185 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| Bamberg, SC | 156 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| N 5Ne, SC | 322 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
Frost dates near Rowesville
- Cordova, SC 29039 · last Mar 15, first Nov 19
- Cope, SC 29038 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Branchville, SC 29432 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Orangeburg, SC 29117 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Bowman, SC 29018 · last Mar 15, first Nov 19
- Bamberg, SC 29003 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Cameron, SC 29030 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Reevesville, SC 29471 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rowesville, SC?
- For ZIP code 29133, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Orangeburg Muni Ap, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Rowesville, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29133?
- 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.