Frost dates for 29333Drayton, SC
The average last spring frost in Drayton is April 8 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 206 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 8
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 206 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 156 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) | Apr 5 · Apr 21 · May 7 | Oct 10 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 183 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 8 · Apr 23 | Oct 17 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 206 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 24 · Apr 10 | Oct 29 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 233 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Drayton
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 | Mar 8 – May 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jun 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 1 – May 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29333 is matched to the NOAA station Spartanburg 3 Sse, SC, 6.8 km away, at 610 ft elevation (141 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg 3 Sse, SC (used) | 610 ft | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Chesnee 7 Wsw, SC | 748 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Greer, SC | 940 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Ninety Nine Is, SC | 500 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Drayton
- Spartanburg, SC 29303 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
- Una, SC 29378 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
- Glendale, SC 29346 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
- Converse, SC 29329 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
- Arcadia, SC 29320 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
- Clifton, SC 29324 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
- Fairforest, SC 29336 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
- White Stone, SC 29386 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Drayton, SC?
- For ZIP code 29333, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Spartanburg 3 Sse, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Drayton, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29333?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 206 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.