Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 29164 — Wagener, SC

ZIP code 29164 (Wagener, Aiken County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 26 and the first fall frost November 9.

Where ZIP 29164 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 26

First frostNov 9

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 Wagener, SC

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 26median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 10only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 9median — 10% chance by Oct 27

Growing season230 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 12 and returns around November 23.

From the NOAA station Wagener 1sw, SC — 4 miles away, elevation 381 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 29164

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Mar 5

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 14 – Sep 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 26 – Nov 30

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 26) and first fall frost (Nov 9) 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 29164 came on Feb 15 — 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 7).

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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).

Native plants for zone 8b in South Carolina

566 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in South Carolina, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Wagener, SC.

Soil in Wagener, SC

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 29164 is Troup — sand, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureSanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Troup sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes, Carolina and Georgia Sand Hills.

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 29164; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Wagener, SC

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low34 °Faverage low, January

Hot days66days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights45nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,283base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 23 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 55 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation50.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Wagener 1sw, SC (4 mi away); precipitation: Salley 4.9 Nne, SC (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

2 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

Springfield, SC · 13 mi

291058a

Monetta, SC · 14 mi

298398b

Montmorenci, SC · 14 mi

South Carolina planting zones →

Questions about 29164

What planting zone is ZIP code 29164?

ZIP code 29164 (Wagener, 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 Wagener, SC?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 29164 is March 26; after April 10 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wagener 1sw station.

When is the first frost in Wagener, SC?

The median first fall frost near 29164 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 230 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 29164?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 29 – Feb 12 and set transplants outside around Apr 2 – Apr 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 29164 get?

About 50.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Salley 4.9 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Wagener, SC?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 66 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 29164 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Troup at the center of ZIP 29164: sand, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Wagener, SC in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 29164 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Wagener, SC?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 29164 is 14 h 23 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 29164 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 29164 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.