When is the last frost in Greenville, SC?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Greenville is around March 28, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Greenville, SC station (2.8 mi away). Half of years it falls outside that date, so wait 1–2 weeks past it before setting out frost-tender plants.

When is the first fall frost in Greenville?

The average first fall frost in Greenville, SC is around November 7, giving roughly a 225-day frost-free growing season.

What planting zone is Greenville, SC?

Greenville is in USDA plant hardiness zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

What is the weather like in Greenville?

In Greenville, SC the warmest month is July (avg high 86.7°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 30°F). It averages about 50.7″ of precipitation a year.

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Greenville, SC Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 8a · ZIP 29601 · elevation 293′ · NOAA & USDA data

Greenville is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (winters can dip to 10 to 15°F), with a growing season of about 225 days between the average last spring frost (March 28) and first fall frost (November 7). The warmest month is July (avg high 86.7°F); the coldest is January (avg low 30°F). It averages 50.7″ of precipitation a year. Start cool-season crops several weeks before the last frost; wait until after it for tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops.

Hardiness zone

min temp 10 to 15°F

Last spring frost

March 28

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

First fall frost

November 7

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

Growing season

225 days

frost-free window

Warmest month

July

avg high 86.7°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Greenville

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Greenville, SC (2.8 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	51.5	30	40.7	4.4	–
February	55.7	32.5	44.1	3.5	–
March	63.5	38.7	51.1	4.3	–
April	72	47.1	59.6	4.2	–
May	77.5	56.3	66.9	3.8	–
June	83.8	64.9	74.3	4.4	–
July	86.7	68.3	77.5	4.6	–
August	85.7	67.7	76.7	4.4	–
September	79.8	61.9	70.9	4	–
October	70.3	49.5	59.9	3.9	–
November	61.3	39	50.2	4	–
December	53.8	33	43.4	5.1	–

What to plant when in Greenville

Crop	Season	What to do & when
Tomatoes	warm	Start seeds indoors: February 14 · Transplant out: April 4
Peppers	warm	Start seeds indoors: January 31 · Transplant out: April 11
Cucumbers	warm	Direct sow: April 4
Zucchini / squash	warm	Direct sow: April 4
Bush beans	warm	Direct sow: April 4
Sweet corn	warm	Direct sow: April 4
Basil	warm	Transplant out: April 4
Peas	cool	Sow (spring): February 21 · Sow (fall): September 12
Spinach	cool	Sow (spring): February 14 · Sow (fall): September 12
Lettuce	cool	Sow (spring): February 28 · Sow (fall): September 12
Kale	cool	Transplant (spring): March 7 · Sow (fall): August 29
Broccoli	cool	Transplant (spring): March 14
Carrots	cool	Sow (spring): March 7 · Sow (fall): August 29
Onions	cool	Transplant (spring): February 28
Potatoes	cool	Plant seed potatoes: March 14
Radishes	cool	Sow (spring): February 28 · Sow (fall): September 26

Dates are computed from Greenville's average frost dates using standard cool-/warm-season timing. They're a starting point — a cold spring, a warm microclimate, or a fast-maturing variety can shift them by a week or two.

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Sources & method. Hardiness zone: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University). Frost dates & growing season: NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station with published freeze normals — Greenville, SC, 2.8 mi (confidence: high). Monthly weather normals: Greenville, SC, 2.8 mi (confidence: high). ZIP centroid from U.S. Census 2023 ZCTA data. Frost dates are the 50%-probability date — half of years frost occurs outside the stated date. Nothing here is invented; where the nearest station is far, we say so. Last updated 2026-07-22.