Frost dates for 38865Rienzi, MS
The average last spring frost in Rienzi is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 213 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 213 days
Safer after Apr 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (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 29 · Apr 11 · Apr 27 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 193 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 2 · Apr 17 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 213 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 20 · Apr 6 | Oct 30 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 237 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Rienzi
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 2 – May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38865 is matched to the NOAA station Corinth 7 Sw, MS, 9.8 km away, at 385 ft elevation (71 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth 7 Sw, MS (used) | 385 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 1 |
| Booneville, MS | 490 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| Ripley, MS | 525 ft | Apr 3 | Oct 30 |
| Iuka, MS | 600 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Rienzi
- Corinth, MS 38834 · last Apr 2, first Nov 1
- Booneville, MS 38829 · last Apr 1, first Nov 3
- Glen, MS 38846 · last Apr 2, first Nov 1
- Wheeler, MS 38880 · last Apr 1, first Nov 3
- Chewalla, TN 38393 · last Apr 2, first Nov 1
- Guys, TN 38339 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Burnsville, MS 38833 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Dumas, MS 38625 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rienzi, MS?
- For ZIP code 38865, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Corinth 7 Sw, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 17.
- When is the first frost in Rienzi, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 38865?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 213 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.