Frost dates for 29536Dillon, SC
The average last spring frost in Dillon is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 227 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 227 days
Safer after Apr 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 5 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 23 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 18 · Oct 31 · Nov 11 | 205 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 28 · Apr 12 | Oct 27 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 227 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 14 · Apr 2 | Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 9 | 253 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dillon
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 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29536 is matched to the NOAA station Dillon, SC, 2 km away, at 118 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon, SC (used) | 118 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
| Mullins, SC | 110 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
| Marion, SC | 75 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 11 |
| Lumber Rvr Sp, NC | 96 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Dillon
- Hamer, SC 29547 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
- Latta, SC 29565 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
- Little Rock, SC 29567 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
- Fork, SC 29543 · last Mar 26, first Nov 11
- Lake View, SC 29563 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
- Sellers, SC 29592 · last Mar 22, first Nov 11
- Rowland, NC 28383 · last Mar 24, first Nov 10
- Fairmont, NC 28340 · last Mar 24, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dillon, SC?
- For ZIP code 29536, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dillon, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 12.
- When is the first frost in Dillon, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29536?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 227 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.