Last frost date in St. Andrews, SC
The average last frost in St. Andrews is March 16. By April 3 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 16, which leaves 245 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 2 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 3
- Average first frost
- Nov 16
- Frost-free season
- 245 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 1
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2245°
- FriOct 2346°
- SatOct 2445°
- SunOct 2545°
- MonOct 2644°
- TueOct 2748°
- WedOct 2850°
Planting calendar for St. Andrews
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across South Carolina.
TomatoesMar 23–Apr 6
PumpkinsMar 30–Apr 13
SunflowersMar 16–Apr 6
CucumbersMar 30–Apr 6
CornMar 23–Apr 6
Sweet potatoesApr 6–Apr 20
WatermelonMar 30–Apr 13
Green beansMar 23–Apr 13
ZucchiniMar 23–Apr 6
OkraApr 6–Apr 20
PeppersMar 30–Apr 13
BasilMar 23–Apr 6
Butternut squashMar 23–Apr 6
CantaloupeMar 30–Apr 13
EggplantMar 30–Apr 13
PotatoesFeb 16–Mar 2
OnionsFeb 2–Feb 23
CarrotsFeb 23–Mar 30
LettuceMar 2–Mar 23
BroccoliFeb 16–Mar 2
BeetsFeb 16–Mar 30
PeasFeb 2–Feb 16
CabbageFeb 16–Mar 2
RadishesFeb 9–Mar 23
Brussels sproutsMar 2–Mar 16
SpinachFeb 2–Feb 23
CilantroMar 2–Mar 23
KaleFeb 16–Mar 2
Collard greensFeb 16–Mar 2
TurnipsFeb 16–Mar 2
DillMar 16–Mar 30
CeleryMar 23–Mar 30
CauliflowerMar 2–Mar 16
LeeksMar 2–Mar 16
Swiss chardMar 2–Mar 30
ParsleyMar 2–Mar 23
Tulip bulbsNov 2–Dec 7
GarlicOct 26–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 19–Nov 30
StrawberriesFeb 16–Mar 2
AsparagusFeb 16–Mar 2Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Feb 24 | Mar 16 | Apr 3 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 | Dec 6 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Jan 31 | Mar 1 | Mar 23 | Nov 12 | Dec 2 | Dec 30 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Columbia University Of Sc (USC00381944) sits 6.2 miles from the center of St. Andrews at 223 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in St. Andrews, SC?
The average last frost date in St. Andrews is March 16, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 3.
When is the first frost in St. Andrews?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 16. One year in ten it arrives before November 2.
How long is the growing season in St. Andrews?
About 245 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in St. Andrews?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 23 to April 6. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
Nearby in South Carolina
- LexingtonMar 25
- ColumbiaMar 22
- SumterMar 24
- AikenMar 19
- GreenwoodMar 26
- North AugustaFeb 27
- Rock HillMar 27
- Fort MillMar 31
- FlorenceMar 19
- SpartanburgApr 8
- SimpsonvilleMar 29
- MauldinMar 28