Frost dates for 38944Minter City, MS
The average last spring frost in Minter City is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 254 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 254 days
Safer after Mar 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 1 · Mar 21 · Apr 9 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 229 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 7 · Mar 27 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 7 | 254 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 25 · Feb 23 · Mar 15 | Nov 12 · Dec 4 · Jan 3 | 285 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Minter City
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 4 – Apr 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38944 is matched to the NOAA station Minter City, MS, 9.6 km away, at 145 ft elevation (10 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minter City, MS (used) | 145 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 17 |
| Greenwood Leflore Ap, MS | 133 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 5 |
| Cleveland 3 N, MS | 140 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 11 |
| Moorhead, MS | 117 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Minter City
- Philipp, MS 38950 · last Mar 7, first Nov 17
- Glendora, MS 38928 · last Mar 7, first Nov 17
- Schlater, MS 38952 · last Mar 7, first Nov 17
- Money, MS 38945 · last Mar 7, first Nov 17
- Tippo, MS 38962 · last Mar 7, first Nov 17
- Webb, MS 38966 · last Mar 7, first Nov 17
- Ruleville, MS 38771 · last Mar 14, first Nov 15
- Swan Lake, MS 38958 · last Mar 7, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Minter City, MS?
- For ZIP code 38944, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Minter City, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 27.
- When is the first frost in Minter City, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. 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 38944?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 254 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.