When to plant in Oak Grove, SC
USDA Zone 8bOak Grove, South Carolina frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
In zone 8b, Oak Grove supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
COLUMBIA · 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 Oak Grove’s own odds, recorded at COLUMBIA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 19 | Apr 5 | Mar 20 | Oct 17 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 |
| 32°F | Apr 10 | Mar 25 | Mar 4 | Oct 26 | Nov 7 | Nov 24 |
| 28°F | Mar 28 | Mar 10 | Feb 14 | Nov 4 | Nov 22 | Dec 14 |
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 Oak Grove, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 14 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.
Oak Grove planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Oak Grove, SC?
On average, the last spring frost in Oak Grove is around March 25 (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 Oak Grove, SC?
Expect Oak Grove's first fall frost near November 7 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Oak Grove in?
Oak Grove is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Oak Grove?
Oak Grove has about 227 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 25) and first fall frost (November 7).
When should I plant tomatoes in Oak Grove?
For Oak Grove, sow tomatoes indoors about January 28–February 11 and move the seedlings out around April 1, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- West Columbia · 5 km
- Lexington · 7 km
- Seven Oaks · 7 km
- St. Andrews · 9 km
- Red Bank · 10 km
- Cayce · 11 km
- Irmo · 14 km
- Forest Acres · 17 km
Frost dates recorded at COLUMBIA, 5 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 Oak Grove, SC — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00013883. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/south-carolina/oak-grove.