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Will it freeze in Central in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Central during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 59°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 59°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Central
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 13, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Clemson University. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Mar 29 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 195 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 18 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 217 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 19 · Apr 6 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 3 | 241 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Clemson University
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Central, SC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Clemson University (station USC00381770, elevation 800 ft), 5.4 mi from Central. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Central
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson, SC | 3.7 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| Seneca, SC | 11 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Easley, SC | 13 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| Anderson, SC | 17 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 11 |
| Travelers Rest, SC | 25 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Greenville, SC | 25 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Mauldin, SC | 27 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Simpsonville, SC | 30 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Toccoa, GA | 32 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 11 |
| Fountain Inn, SC | 33 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Central?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Central is around April 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 16.
When is the first frost in Central?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 21 and a 90% chance by November 17.
Can it frost in Central after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after April 14.
What growing zone is Central?
Central is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 29630. See growing zones in South Carolina.
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