Frost dates for 38701Greenville, MS
The average last spring frost in Greenville is March 13 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 247 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 13
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 247 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (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 7 · Mar 27 · Apr 13 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 19 | 224 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 13 · Mar 31 | Nov 2 · Nov 15 · Dec 1 | 247 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 10 · Mar 2 · Mar 19 | Nov 9 · Nov 26 · Dec 18 | 269 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Greenville
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 10 – Apr 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – May 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Apr 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Jan 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38701 is matched to the NOAA station Greenville, MS, 2.5 km away, at 125 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, MS (used) | 125 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| Greenville Asos, MS | 128 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 13 |
| Stoneville Exp Stn, MS | 127 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| Eudora, AR | 135 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Greenville
- Greenville, MS 38703 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Metcalfe, MS 38760 · last Mar 12, first Nov 13
- Wayside, MS 38780 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Stoneville, MS 38776 · last Mar 11, first Nov 16
- Winterville, MS 38782 · last Mar 12, first Nov 13
- Leland, MS 38756 · last Mar 11, first Nov 16
- Avon, MS 38723 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Arcola, MS 38722 · last Mar 11, first Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Greenville, MS?
- For ZIP code 38701, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Greenville, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Greenville, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 38701?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 247 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.