Frost Dates for Conway, SC
In Conway, SC, the average last spring frost is around Mar 15 and the average first fall frost around Nov 22, for a growing season of about 254 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 1, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Conway, SC weather station, under 1 mile away, elevation 20 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
| 20% | Mar 28 | Nov 10 |
| 30% | Mar 23 | Nov 14 |
| 40% | Mar 19 | Nov 18 |
| 50% | Mar 15 | Nov 22 |
| 60% | Mar 11 | Nov 26 |
| 70% | Mar 6 | Dec 1 |
| 80% | Mar 1 | Dec 6 |
| 90% | Feb 21 | Dec 18 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 28 | Nov 9 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 15 | Nov 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 | Dec 7 |
Planting calendar for Conway
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 27 – Oct 25
Fall sowing Sep 27 – Oct 18
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Sep 27
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Oct 11
Transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Aug 30 – Sep 13
Transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Fall sowing Aug 30 – Sep 13
Fall sowing Aug 30 – Sep 13
Fall sowing Oct 11 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Sep 27
Plant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Based on the average last frost (Mar 15) and first frost (Nov 22). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.