Frost Dates for Slater-Marietta, SC

Based on data from Caesars Head weather station, 9 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 10
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost April 17
First Fall Frost October 28

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 30
First Fall Hard Freeze November 12
35.03°N, -82.49°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

206 Days April 10 to November 2

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
36°
High: 45°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 28°F
Jan
39°
High: 48°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 30°F
Feb
46°
High: 56°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 37°F
Mar
55°
High: 65°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Apr
62°
High: 70°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 53°F
May
68°
High: 75°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 60°F
Jun
71°
High: 78°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
69°
High: 76°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 63°F
Aug
64°
High: 71°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 58°F
Sep
55°
High: 63°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 48°F
Oct
47°
High: 55°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 38°F
Nov
40°
High: 48°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 32°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 11.2"
9.8"
9.80"
Jan
7.4"
7.40"
Feb
7.8"
7.76"
Mar
8.3"
8.32"
Apr
8.6"
8.63"
May
7.2"
7.21"
Jun
6.4"
6.36"
Jul
7.6"
7.57"
Aug
8.5"
8.51"
Sep
8.5"
8.53"
Oct
10.2"
10.20"
Nov
11.2"
11.18"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 53m
Feb: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 44m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
May: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 51m
Jun: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 21m
Jul: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 09m
Aug: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 19m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 05m
Nov: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 07m
Dec: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 39m
Daylight Longest: 14h 22m · Shortest: 9h 38m

Nearby Stations

Table Rock, SC April 9 - November 1 Brevard, NCApril 21 - October 23 Pisgah Forest 3 Ne, NC April 19 - October 23 Pickens, SCApril 1 - November 3 Hendersonville 1 Ne, NC April 14 - October 25 Lake Toxaway 2 Sw, NC April 15 - October 26

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