Frost dates for 38857Mooreville, MS
The average last spring frost in Mooreville is April 1 and the average first fall frost is October 31, giving a typical growing season of about 212 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 1
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 31
- Growing season
- 212 days
Safer after Apr 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 150 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 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 27 | Oct 9 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 192 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 16 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 212 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 1 · Mar 21 · Apr 6 | Oct 25 · Nov 9 · Nov 27 | 234 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mooreville
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 | Mar 1 – May 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jun 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 21 – Nov 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38857 is matched to the NOAA station Fulton 3 W, MS, 12.9 km away, at 350 ft elevation (27 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton 3 W, MS (used) | 350 ft | Apr 1 | Oct 31 |
| Tupelo 2, MS | 350 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Tupelo Rgnl Ap, MS | 361 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Verona Exp Stn, MS | 325 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Mooreville
- Tupelo, MS 38804 · last Mar 21, first Nov 10
- Plantersville, MS 38862 · last Mar 21, first Nov 9
- Mantachie, MS 38855 · last Apr 1, first Oct 31
- Saltillo, MS 38866 · last Mar 21, first Nov 10
- Verona, MS 38879 · last Mar 21, first Nov 9
- Fulton, MS 38843 · last Apr 1, first Oct 31
- Guntown, MS 38849 · last Mar 21, first Nov 10
- Shannon, MS 38868 · last Mar 21, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mooreville, MS?
- For ZIP code 38857, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Fulton 3 W, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Mooreville, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 31. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 38857?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 212 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.