Frost dates for 29476Russellville, SC
The average last spring frost in Russellville is March 10 and the average first fall frost is November 26, giving a typical growing season of about 265 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 10
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 26
- Growing season
- 265 days
Safer after Mar 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 7 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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 3 · Mar 25 · Apr 10 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 236 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 14 · Mar 10 · Mar 29 | Nov 7 · Nov 26 · Dec 22 | 265 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 21 · Feb 22 · Mar 17 | Nov 21 · Dec 13 · Jan 13 | 296 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Russellville
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 7 – Apr 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 26 – Aug 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – May 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Aug 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Apr 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 27 – Jan 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 16 – Dec 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29476 is matched to the NOAA station Moncks Corner 4 N, SC, 17.2 km away, at 49 ft elevation (30 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moncks Corner 4 N, SC (used) | 49 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 26 |
| Jamestown, SC | 35 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
| Kingstree, SC | 75 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 6 |
| Andrews, SC | 35 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 13 |
Frost dates near Russellville
- Saint Stephen, SC 29479 · last Mar 10, first Nov 26
- Pineville, SC 29468 · last Mar 10, first Nov 26
- Lane, SC 29564 · last Mar 23, first Nov 13
- Bonneau, SC 29431 · last Mar 10, first Nov 26
- Pinopolis, SC 29469 · last Mar 10, first Nov 26
- Cross, SC 29436 · last Mar 10, first Nov 26
- Greeleyville, SC 29056 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
- Salters, SC 29590 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Russellville, SC?
- For ZIP code 29476, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Moncks Corner 4 N, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 29.
- When is the first frost in Russellville, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29476?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 265 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.