Frost dates for Sandy Springs 2 NE, SC
At Sandy Springs 2 NE, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 5 and the median first fall frost is Oct 30, for a typical growing season of 207 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Apr 21. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 8a to 8b.
- Apr 5Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Apr 21Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 30First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 207 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 2 | Apr 19 | May 5 |
| 32°F | Mar 21 | Apr 5 | Apr 21 |
| 28°F | Mar 8 | Mar 27 | Apr 10 |
| 24°F | Feb 19 | Mar 14 | Mar 31 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 11 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 |
| 32°F | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 11 |
| 28°F | Oct 27 | Nov 9 | Nov 27 |
| 24°F | Nov 6 | Nov 23 | Dec 17 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 166 days | 186 days | 205 days |
| 32°F | 186 days | 207 days | 228 days |
| 28°F | 207 days | 229 days | 253 days |
| 24°F | 231 days | 256 days | 289 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29670 | 8a | 10 to 15°F | 4 km |
| 29625 | 8b | 15 to 20°F | 7 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00387687, at 34.6111, -82.7269, elevation 233 m (765 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 16 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 75.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Clemson Univ (10 km)
- Anderson (11 km)
- Anderson Co Airport (13 km)
- Clemson Oconee Co Airport (16 km)
- W Pelzer (25 km)
- Pickens (30 km)
- Walhalla (36 km)
- Greenville (41 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.
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