Frost dates for 29332Cross Hill, SC
The average last spring frost in Cross Hill is March 22 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 236 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 22
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 236 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 23 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 213 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 22 · Apr 8 | Nov 1 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 236 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 6 · Mar 27 | Nov 8 · Nov 26 · Dec 23 | 265 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cross Hill
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 19 – Apr 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Aug 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – May 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Mar 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29332 is matched to the NOAA station Greenwood 8Ne, SC, 5 km away, at 530 ft elevation (2 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood 8Ne, SC (used) | 530 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
| Lake Greenwood, SC | 422 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Greenwood Co Ap, SC | 631 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Greenwood, SC | 615 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near Cross Hill
- Mountville, SC 29370 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
- Waterloo, SC 29384 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
- Ninety Six, SC 29666 · last Mar 26, first Nov 12
- Chappells, SC 29037 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Greenwood, SC 29649 · last Mar 26, first Nov 12
- Silverstreet, SC 29145 · last Mar 31, first Nov 7
- Hodges, SC 29653 · last Apr 1, first Nov 2
- Joanna, SC 29351 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cross Hill, SC?
- For ZIP code 29332, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Greenwood 8Ne, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Cross Hill, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. 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 29332?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 236 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.