Frost dates for 29850Vaucluse, SC
The average last spring frost in Vaucluse is April 9 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 206 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 9
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 206 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 157 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) | Apr 6 · Apr 20 · May 2 | Oct 12 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 188 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 22 · Apr 9 · Apr 23 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 12 | 206 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 28 · Apr 13 | Oct 30 · Nov 9 · Nov 28 | 229 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Vaucluse
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 | Mar 9 – May 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 9 – Apr 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jun 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 2 – May 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – May 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – May 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29850 is matched to the NOAA station Graniteville 1.2 Ne, SC, 4.5 km away, at 298 ft elevation (47 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graniteville 1.2 Ne, SC (used) | 298 ft | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| Aiken 2 E, SC | 542 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 14 |
| Aiken 5Se, SC | 492 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 7 |
| Johnston 4 Sw, SC | 629 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Vaucluse
- Graniteville, SC 29829 · last Apr 9, first Nov 1
- Warrenville, SC 29851 · last Mar 21, first Nov 7
- Trenton, SC 29847 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Aiken, SC 29802 · last Mar 21, first Nov 7
- Gloverville, SC 29828 · last Mar 21, first Nov 7
- Langley, SC 29834 · last Mar 23, first Nov 9
- Bath, SC 29816 · last Mar 23, first Nov 9
- Clearwater, SC 29822 · last Mar 23, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Vaucluse, SC?
- For ZIP code 29850, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Graniteville 1.2 Ne, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Vaucluse, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29850?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 206 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.