Frost dates for 38748Hollandale, MS
The average last spring frost in Hollandale is March 5 and the average first fall frost is November 20, giving a typical growing season of about 261 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 20
- Growing season
- 261 days
Safer after Mar 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 17 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) | Feb 27 · Mar 18 · Apr 4 | Oct 25 · Nov 7 · Nov 25 | 235 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 12 · Mar 5 · Mar 22 | Nov 3 · Nov 20 · Dec 10 | 261 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 24 · Feb 21 · Mar 14 | Nov 14 · Dec 5 · Jan 7 | 290 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hollandale
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 2 – Apr 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Jul 31 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 10 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – May 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Sep 2 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Jul 31 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Jul 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 26 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 10 – Dec 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38748 is matched to the NOAA station Rolling Fork, MS, 28 km away, at 105 ft elevation (3 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork, MS (used) | 105 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 20 |
| Greenville, MS | 125 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| Stoneville Exp Stn, MS | 127 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| Eudora, AR | 135 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Hollandale
- Panther Burn, MS 38765 · last Mar 5, first Nov 20
- Greenville, MS 38704 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Delta City, MS 39061 · last Mar 5, first Nov 20
- Arcola, MS 38722 · last Mar 11, first Nov 16
- Avon, MS 38723 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Glen Allan, MS 38744 · last Mar 5, first Nov 20
- Wayside, MS 38780 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Chatham, MS 38731 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hollandale, MS?
- For ZIP code 38748, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Rolling Fork, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 22.
- When is the first frost in Hollandale, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 20. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 38748?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 261 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.