Frost dates for 38665Sarah, MS
The average last spring frost in Sarah is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 248 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 248 days
Safer after Apr 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 6 · Mar 27 · Apr 12 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 223 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 14 · Apr 2 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 4 | 248 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 1 · Mar 19 | Nov 9 · Nov 29 · Dec 21 | 274 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Sarah
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 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38665 is matched to the NOAA station Tunica 2 N, MS, 24.3 km away, at 206 ft elevation (7 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunica 2 N, MS (used) | 206 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 15 |
| Senatobia, MS | 240 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 4 |
| Hernando, MS | 380 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 5 |
| Independence 1W, MS | 345 ft | Apr 3 | Oct 31 |
Frost dates near Sarah
- Arkabutla, MS 38602 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Crenshaw, MS 38621 · last Mar 28, first Nov 2
- Coldwater, MS 38618 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Dundee, MS 38626 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Tunica, MS 38676 · last Mar 14, first Nov 15
- Sledge, MS 38670 · last Mar 17, first Nov 7
- Falcon, MS 38628 · last Mar 17, first Nov 7
- Como, MS 38619 · last Mar 15, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sarah, MS?
- For ZIP code 38665, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tunica 2 N, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 2.
- When is the first frost in Sarah, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 38665?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 248 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.