Frost Dates for North Augusta, SC
In North Augusta, SC, the average last spring frost is around Feb 27 and the average first fall frost around Dec 4, for a growing season of about 283 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 19, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Augusta Daniel Fld Airport, GA weather station, 6 miles away, elevation 423 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% | Mar 19 | Nov 15 |
| 20% | Mar 12 | Nov 21 |
| 30% | Mar 6 | Nov 26 |
| 40% | Mar 2 | Dec 1 |
| 50% | Feb 27 | Dec 4 |
| 60% | Feb 22 | Dec 9 |
| 70% | Feb 18 | Dec 16 |
| 80% | Feb 12 | Dec 24 |
| 90% | Feb 4 | Jan 1 |
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 13 | Nov 19 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 27 | Dec 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 8 | Dec 26 |
Planting calendar for North Augusta
Transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Nov 6
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Oct 30
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 9
Sow or transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 23
Transplant Feb 13 – Feb 27
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Fall sowing Oct 23 – Nov 13
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 9
Plant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Based on the average last frost (Feb 27) and first frost (Dec 4). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.