National Weather ServiceSouth CarolinaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in South Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 6 frost advisories for South Carolina in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 22% below the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Cherokee was covered most often (59 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does South Carolina get?
Every frost advisory 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 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 59 | 7 | November 1, 2025 |
| Chesterfield | 54 | 5 | March 29, 2026 |
| Laurens | 53 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| York | 53 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| Abbeville | 52 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| Anderson | 52 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| Greater Oconee | 52 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| Chester | 51 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| Greater Pickens | 51 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| Greenwood | 51 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| Union | 51 | 6 | November 1, 2025 |
| Fairfield | 50 | 5 | March 19, 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 frost advisory?
A frost advisory means frost is expected on clear, calm nights during the growing season, with temperatures a few degrees above freezing. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in South Carolina.