| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 45b - Southern Outer Piedmont | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 91 - 120 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 29706 - Chester, SC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 52 | 57 | 65 | 73 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 74 | 64 | 55 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.75 | 3.79 | 4.85 | 3.29 | 3.31 | 4.39 | 4.07 | 4.54 | 4.17 | 3.55 | 3.52 | 3.51 | 47.72 |