Frost dates for 39046Canton, MS
The average last spring frost in Canton is March 22 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 230 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 22
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 230 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 3 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 16 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 11 | 207 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 22 · Apr 9 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 25 | 230 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 7 · Mar 27 | Nov 1 · Nov 19 · Dec 9 | 256 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Canton
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 19 – Apr 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jul 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – May 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Mar 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39046 is matched to the NOAA station Canton 4N, MS, 6.3 km away, at 250 ft elevation (9 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton 4N, MS (used) | 250 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 6 |
| Pickens, MS | 238 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 8 |
| Jackson Intl Ap, MS | 296 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Jackson Hawkins Fld, MS | 342 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Canton
- Sharon, MS 39163 · last Mar 22, first Nov 6
- Sandhill, MS 39161 · last Mar 22, first Nov 6
- Madison, MS 39110 · last Mar 6, first Nov 19
- Vaughan, MS 39179 · last Mar 22, first Nov 6
- Camden, MS 39045 · last Mar 22, first Nov 6
- Ridgeland, MS 39158 · last Mar 6, first Nov 19
- Brandon, MS 39047 · last Mar 14, first Nov 14
- Ludlow, MS 39098 · last Mar 19, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Canton, MS?
- For ZIP code 39046, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Canton 4N, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Canton, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. 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 39046?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 230 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.