When to plant in Little River, SC
USDA Zone 8bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Little River, South Carolina — all computed from Little River's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 252 frost-free days, Little River supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 8b, Little River supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
N MYRTLE BCH AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Little River’s own odds, recorded at N MYRTLE BCH AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 10 | Mar 26 | Mar 6 | Oct 28 | Nov 10 | Nov 28 |
| 32°F | Mar 31 | Mar 13 | Feb 20 | Nov 4 | Nov 20 | Dec 16 |
| 28°F | Mar 18 | Feb 26 | Jan 29 | Nov 15 | Dec 6 | Jan 6 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Little River, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 22 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Little River planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Little River, SC?
On average, the last spring frost in Little River is around March 13 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Little River, SC?
In Little River, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 20 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Little River in?
Little River is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Little River?
Little River has about 252 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 13) and first fall frost (November 20).
When should I plant tomatoes in Little River?
For Little River, sow tomatoes indoors about January 16–January 30 and move the seedlings out around March 20, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- North Myrtle Beach · 9 km
- Carolina Forest · 28 km
- Myrtle Beach · 30 km
- Red Hill · 36 km
- Conway · 38 km
- Socastee · 40 km
- Garden City · 47 km
- Murrells Inlet · 53 km
Frost dates recorded at N MYRTLE BCH AP, 11 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Little River, SC — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00093718. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/south-carolina/little-river.