Frost dates for 29580Nesmith, SC
The average last spring frost in Nesmith is March 23 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 237 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 23
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 237 days
Safer after Apr 7 (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 19 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 212 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 23 · Apr 7 | Nov 1 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 237 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 · Mar 8 · Mar 27 | Nov 7 · Nov 25 · Dec 20 | 262 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Nesmith
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 24 |
| 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 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Jul 24 |
| 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 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – May 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Mar 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29580 is matched to the NOAA station Andrews, SC, 24.7 km away, at 35 ft elevation (17 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews, SC (used) | 35 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 13 |
| Hemingway 8 Ese, SC | 40 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 15 |
| Kingstree, SC | 75 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 6 |
| Lake City 2 Se, SC | 75 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
Frost dates near Nesmith
- Hemingway, SC 29554 · last Mar 23, first Nov 15
- Johnsonville, SC 29555 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Kingstree, SC 29556 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Andrews, SC 29510 · last Mar 23, first Nov 13
- Salters, SC 29590 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Lake City, SC 29560 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Cades, SC 29518 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Gresham, SC 29546 · last Mar 15, first Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Nesmith, SC?
- For ZIP code 29580, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Andrews, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Nesmith, 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 29580?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 237 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.