Frost dates for 29933Miley, SC
The average last spring frost in Miley is March 6 and the average first fall frost is November 26, giving a typical growing season of about 267 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 6
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 26
- Growing season
- 267 days
Safer after Mar 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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) | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 6 | Oct 28 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 238 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 8 · Mar 6 · Mar 26 | Nov 6 · Nov 26 · Dec 22 | 267 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 16 · Feb 14 · Mar 13 | Nov 21 · Dec 15 · Jan 16 | 300 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Miley
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 3 – Apr 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – May 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 16 – Dec 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29933 is matched to the NOAA station Hampton 1S, SC, 14.4 km away, at 95 ft elevation (16 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton 1S, SC (used) | 95 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 26 |
| Allendale 2 Nw, SC | 180 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Yemassee 1 N, SC | 44 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 6 |
| Walterboro 1 Sw, SC | 56 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near Miley
- Crocketville, SC 29913 · last Mar 6, first Nov 26
- Hampton, SC 29924 · last Mar 6, first Nov 26
- Varnville, SC 29944 · last Mar 23, first Nov 6
- Lodge, SC 29082 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Islandton, SC 29929 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Brunson, SC 29911 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Ehrhardt, SC 29081 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Williams, SC 29493 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Miley, SC?
- For ZIP code 29933, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hampton 1S, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Miley, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29933?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 267 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.