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Frost & Freeze Dates
The following tables show the dates that Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA have recorded their first, last, and average dates in which their minimum temperature has dropped either to or below 36, 32, or 28 degrees. The data for each site was compiled using the period of record from 1948-2014.
Minimum temperature of 36 degrees
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|
Columbia |
Augusta |
Average Date |
October 25 |
October 24 |
Earliest Date |
10/3/1974 |
9/30/1967 |
Latest Date |
11/14/2003 |
11/30/1948 |
Minimum temperature of 32 degrees
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|
Columbia |
Augusta |
Average Date |
November 3 |
November 6 |
Earliest Date |
10/4/1974 |
10/10/2000 |
Latest Date |
12/10/1978 |
12/20/1948 |
Minimum temperature of 28 degrees
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|
Columbia |
Augusta |
Average Date |
November 16 |
November 17 |
Earliest Date |
10/22/1952 & 1974 |
10/22/1974 |
Latest Date |
12/19/2011 |
12/26/1948 |