Frost dates for 29554Hemingway, SC
The average last spring frost in Hemingway is March 23 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 240 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 23
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 240 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 2 · Apr 18 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 20 | 216 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 23 · Apr 7 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 5 | 240 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 5 · Mar 4 · Mar 27 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Jan 1 | 271 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hemingway
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 20 – Apr 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 8 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 9 – Feb 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – May 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Mar 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29554 is matched to the NOAA station Hemingway 8 Ese, SC, 9.4 km away, at 40 ft elevation (12 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingway 8 Ese, SC (used) | 40 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 15 |
| Lake City 2 Se, SC | 75 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Andrews, SC | 35 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 13 |
| Kingstree, SC | 75 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 6 |
Frost dates near Hemingway
- Johnsonville, SC 29555 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Nesmith, SC 29580 · last Mar 23, first Nov 13
- Gresham, SC 29546 · last Mar 15, first Nov 22
- Conway, SC 29527 · last Mar 15, first Nov 22
- Lake City, SC 29560 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Pamplico, SC 29583 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Kingstree, SC 29556 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Centenary, SC 29519 · last Mar 22, first Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hemingway, SC?
- For ZIP code 29554, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hemingway 8 Ese, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Hemingway, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. 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 29554?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 240 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.