Charleston, SC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Charleston, a city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Tonight
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast for Charleston
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph NE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 81°F | Partly Sunny | 3 to 9 mph E | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph SE | 7% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 7 mph S | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 68°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph S | 3% |
| Friday | 80°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 2 to 7 mph SW | 56% |
| Friday Night | 61°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph W | 56% |
| Saturday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 7% |
| Saturday Night | 54°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph N | 6% |
| Sunday | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph NE | 10% |
| Sunday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 12% |
| Monday | 70°F | Sunny | 8 mph NW | 12% |
| Monday Night | 48°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph W | 15% |
| Tuesday | 71°F | Sunny | 5 to 8 mph W | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Charleston (32.828, -79.973). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Charleston
Last spring frost
Mar 7
First fall frost
Nov 27
Growing season
266 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for Charleston: nearby ZIP 29405 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · South Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Charleston Intl Ap, Sc (4.7 mi from Charleston). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.