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Will it freeze in Walterboro in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Walterboro during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 65°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 65°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 56°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 43°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 Walterboro
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Walterboro 1 SW. 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 12 · Apr 2 · Apr 21 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 213 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 24 · Mar 19 · Apr 9 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 239 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 7 · Mar 1 · Mar 25 | Nov 6 · Nov 28 · Dec 29 | 271 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Walterboro 1 SW
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 Walterboro, SC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Walterboro 1 SW (station USC00388922, elevation 56 ft), 1.1 mi from Walterboro. 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 Walterboro
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood, SC | 29 mi | Mar 1 | Dec 6 |
| Summerville, SC | 30 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 12 |
| Beaufort, SC | 30 mi | Feb 28 | Dec 3 |
| North Charleston, SC | 35 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 27 |
| Port Royal, SC | 38 mi | Mar 3 | Dec 9 |
| Hanahan, SC | 39 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 27 |
| Goose Creek, SC | 39 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 27 |
| Charleston, SC | 41 mi | Feb 4 | Dec 30 |
| Orangeburg, SC | 42 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| James Island, SC | 45 mi | Feb 4 | Dec 30 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Walterboro?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Walterboro is around March 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 24.
When is the first frost in Walterboro?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 12. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in Walterboro 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 2.
What growing zone is Walterboro?
Walterboro 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 29488. See growing zones in South Carolina.
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