National Weather ServiceSouth CarolinaFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in South Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 6 freeze watches for South Carolina in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 15% below the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Allendale was covered most often (51 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does South Carolina get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of South Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale | 51 | 10 | March 17, 2026 |
| Hampton | 50 | 10 | March 17, 2026 |
| Inland Colleton | 49 | 9 | November 11, 2025 |
| Dorchester | 49 | 9 | November 11, 2025 |
| Inland Berkeley | 44 | 9 | November 11, 2025 |
| Dillon | 43 | 10 | March 29, 2026 |
| Marlboro | 41 | 9 | March 29, 2026 |
| Laurens | 41 | 9 | November 11, 2025 |
| Inland Jasper | 41 | 5 | November 11, 2025 |
| Cherokee | 40 | 9 | November 11, 2025 |
| York | 39 | 8 | November 11, 2025 |
| Union | 39 | 8 | November 11, 2025 |
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 watch?
A freeze watch means temperatures at or below 32°F are possible during the growing season. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze watches issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in South Carolina.