Frost dates for 39066Edwards, MS
The average last spring frost in Edwards is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 236 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 236 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (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 11 · Apr 2 · Apr 20 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 211 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 16 · Apr 6 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 26 | 236 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 7 · Mar 1 · Mar 21 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 11 | 262 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Edwards
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 13 – Apr 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39066 is matched to the NOAA station Oakley Exp Stn, MS, 14.6 km away, at 205 ft elevation (25 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Exp Stn, MS (used) | 205 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 6 |
| Vicksburg City, MS | 80 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 22 |
| Satartia 8 Sw, MS | 141 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| Jackson Hawkins Fld, MS | 342 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Edwards
- Bolton, MS 39041 · last Mar 16, first Nov 6
- Raymond, MS 39154 · last Mar 16, first Nov 6
- Clinton, MS 39060 · last Mar 16, first Nov 6
- Utica, MS 39175 · last Mar 16, first Nov 6
- Vicksburg, MS 39180 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Redwood, MS 39156 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Delta, LA 71233 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Jackson, MS 39212 · last Mar 6, first Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Edwards, MS?
- For ZIP code 39066, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Oakley Exp Stn, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Edwards, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39066?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 236 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.