National Weather ServiceSouth CarolinaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in South Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 6 freeze warnings for South Carolina in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 29th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 31% below the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Fairfield was covered most often (68 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does South Carolina get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of South Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 19 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does South Carolina get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in South Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 68 | 13 | March 18, 2026 |
| Allendale | 68 | 11 | March 18, 2026 |
| Newberry | 67 | 13 | March 18, 2026 |
| Inland Colleton | 67 | 10 | March 18, 2026 |
| Dorchester | 66 | 9 | March 18, 2026 |
| Hampton | 64 | 9 | March 18, 2026 |
| Saluda | 63 | 13 | March 18, 2026 |
| Chesterfield | 62 | 11 | March 18, 2026 |
| Edgefield | 61 | 13 | March 18, 2026 |
| McCormick | 60 | 13 | March 18, 2026 |
| Dillon | 59 | 9 | March 29, 2026 |
| Marlboro | 58 | 8 | March 29, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a freeze warning?
A freeze warning means temperatures at or below 32°F are expected during the growing season, enough to kill crops and sensitive plants. Since 2024-2025 it also covers the colder nights that had a hard freeze warning of their own. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in South Carolina.