Frost dates for 38947North Carrollton, MS
The average last spring frost in North Carrollton is March 17 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 231 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 17
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 231 days
Safer after Apr 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 2 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 12 · Apr 1 · Apr 18 | Oct 14 · Oct 27 · Nov 9 | 208 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 17 · Apr 5 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 231 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 12 · Mar 3 · Mar 22 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 8 | 259 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for North Carrollton
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 14 – Apr 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 14 – Mar 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Jan 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – May 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 38947 is matched to the NOAA station Greenwood Leflore Ap, MS, 17.8 km away, at 133 ft elevation (153 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Leflore Ap, MS (used) | 133 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 5 |
| Winona 5 E, MS | 392 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Grenada, MS | 237 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 4 |
| Minter City, MS | 145 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near North Carrollton
- Carrollton, MS 38917 · last Mar 17, first Nov 5
- Mc Carley, MS 38943 · last Apr 7, first Oct 29
- Winona, MS 38967 · last Apr 7, first Oct 29
- Coila, MS 38923 · last Mar 17, first Nov 5
- Elliott, MS 38926 · last Mar 28, first Nov 4
- Duck Hill, MS 38925 · last Apr 7, first Oct 29
- Greenwood, MS 38930 · last Mar 17, first Nov 5
- Vaiden, MS 39176 · last Apr 7, first Oct 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in North Carrollton, MS?
- For ZIP code 38947, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Greenwood Leflore Ap, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 5.
- When is the first frost in North Carrollton, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 38947?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 231 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.