Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 29113 — Norway, SC

ZIP code 29113 (Norway, Orangeburg County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 18 and the first fall frost November 12.

Where ZIP 29113 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 18
First frostNov 12
2012 zone8a

Was 8a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Norway, SC

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 18median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 4only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 12median — 10% chance by Nov 1
Growing season240 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 3 and returns around November 26.

From the NOAA station Bamberg, SC — 11 miles away, elevation 157 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 29113

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 25
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 7 – Jan 21
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 25 – Mar 11
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 25 – Apr 8
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 7 – Jan 21
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 17 – Oct 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 29 – Dec 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 18) and first fall frost (Nov 12) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 29113 came on Feb 14 — 10 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Norway, SC

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 29113 is Neeses — loamy sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Neeses loamy sand, 6 to 10 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 29113; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Norway, SC

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low37 °Faverage low, January
Hot days63days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights38nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,781base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 22 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 56 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation47.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 58 °F, low 37 °F 58°37° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 39 °F 62°39° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 52 °F 77°52° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 68 °F 88°68° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 71 °F 91°71° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 71 °F 89°71° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 65 °F 84°65° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 54 °F 75°54° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 44 °F 65°44° NovDecember: average high 59 °F, low 39 °F 59°39° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.11 in precipitation 4.1 JanFebruary: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 FebMarch: 3.79 in precipitation 3.8 MarApril: 3.14 in precipitation 3.1 AprMay: 3.51 in precipitation 3.5 MayJune: 4.98 in precipitation 5.0 JunJuly: 5.62 in precipitation 5.6 JulAugust: 5.01 in precipitation 5.0 AugSeptember: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.09 in precipitation 3.1 OctNovember: 2.79 in precipitation 2.8 NovDecember: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Bamberg, SC (11 mi away); precipitation: Neeses 7.0 Se, SC (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

291078b
Neeses, SC · 6 mi
290428b
Denmark, SC · 9 mi
298178b
Blackville, SC · 9 mi
290388b
Cope, SC · 10 mi
291468b
Springfield, SC · 11 mi
298138b
Hilda, SC · 13 mi
298268b
Elko, SC · 13 mi
291128b
North, SC · 14 mi

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Questions about 29113

What planting zone is ZIP code 29113?

ZIP code 29113 (Norway, SC) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Norway, SC?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 29113 is March 18; after April 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bamberg station.

When is the first frost in Norway, SC?

The median first fall frost near 29113 is November 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 240 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 29113?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 21 – Feb 4 and set transplants outside around Mar 25 – Apr 8, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 29113 get?

About 47.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Neeses 7.0 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Norway, SC?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 63 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 29113 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Neeses at the center of ZIP 29113: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Norway, SC in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 29113 came on Feb 14 in 2026, 10 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Norway, SC?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 29113 is 14 h 22 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 29113 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 29113 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.