Frost dates for 29596Wallace, SC
The average last spring frost in Wallace is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 9, giving a typical growing season of about 231 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 9
- Growing season
- 231 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 6 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 20 · Apr 5 · Apr 21 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 13 | 209 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 26 · Apr 9 | Oct 29 · Nov 9 · Nov 27 | 231 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 18 · Mar 13 · Mar 31 | Nov 5 · Nov 21 · Dec 11 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Wallace
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 23 – May 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 20 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Jul 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – May 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 30 – Nov 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29596 is matched to the NOAA station Cheraw, SC, 8 km away, at 150 ft elevation (9 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheraw, SC (used) | 150 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Hamlet, NC | 350 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Mccoll 3 Nnw, SC | 190 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Chesterfield 3 E, SC | 205 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Wallace
- Cheraw, SC 29520 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Bennettsville, SC 29512 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Mc Farlan, NC 28102 · last Apr 1, first Nov 3
- Hamlet, NC 28345 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Gibson, NC 28343 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Cordova, NC 28330 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Tatum, SC 29594 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Morven, NC 28119 · last Mar 24, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wallace, SC?
- For ZIP code 29596, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cheraw, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Wallace, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29596?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 231 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.