Frost dates for 38658Pope, MS
The average last spring frost in Pope is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 218 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 218 days
Safer after Apr 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 145 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 22 · Apr 8 · Apr 25 | Oct 11 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 198 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 28 · Apr 14 | Oct 21 · Nov 2 · Nov 19 | 218 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 15 · Apr 2 | Oct 27 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 243 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pope
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38658 is matched to the NOAA station Batesville 2 Sw, MS, 13 km away, at 220 ft elevation (33 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville 2 Sw, MS (used) | 220 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 2 |
| Lambert 1W, MS | 155 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 7 |
| Sardis Dam, MS | 303 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 15 |
| Water Valley, MS | 310 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Pope
- Enid, MS 38927 · last Mar 28, first Nov 2
- Courtland, MS 38620 · last Mar 28, first Nov 2
- Crowder, MS 38622 · last Mar 17, first Nov 7
- Batesville, MS 38606 · last Mar 28, first Nov 2
- Oakland, MS 38948 · last Apr 1, first Nov 3
- Lambert, MS 38643 · last Mar 17, first Nov 7
- Tillatoba, MS 38961 · last Mar 28, first Nov 4
- Charleston, MS 38921 · last Mar 7, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pope, MS?
- For ZIP code 38658, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Batesville 2 Sw, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 14.
- When is the first frost in Pope, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 38658?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 218 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.