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Will it freeze in Georgetown in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Georgetown during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 66°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 66°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 57°F Above 36°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
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 Georgetown
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 10, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Georgetown County Airport. 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 8 · Mar 25 · Apr 8 | Oct 29 · Nov 10 · Nov 29 | 231 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 18 · Mar 12 · Mar 30 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 19 | 258 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 25 · Feb 25 · Mar 19 | Nov 17 · Dec 10 · Jan 9 | 293 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Georgetown County Airport
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 Georgetown, SC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Georgetown County Airport (station USC00383470, elevation 30 ft), 4.5 mi from Georgetown. 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 Georgetown
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 32 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 13 |
| Conway, SC | 35 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 22 |
| Moncks Corner, SC | 42 mi | Mar 10 | Nov 26 |
| Lake City, SC | 43 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 45 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 20 |
| Goose Creek, SC | 50 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 27 |
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 52 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 30 |
| Hanahan, SC | 52 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 27 |
| Charleston, SC | 55 mi | Feb 4 | Dec 30 |
| Carolina Shores, NC | 55 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Georgetown?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Georgetown is around March 12. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 30, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 18.
When is the first frost in Georgetown?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 24. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 6 and a 90% chance by December 19.
Can it frost in Georgetown 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 March 25.
What growing zone is Georgetown?
Georgetown is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 29440. See growing zones in South Carolina.
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