Frost dates for 39098Ludlow, MS
The average last spring frost in Ludlow is March 19 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 233 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 19
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 233 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 4 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 15 · Apr 3 · Apr 22 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 12 | 208 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 7 | Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 26 | 233 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 · Mar 3 · Mar 24 | Nov 1 · Nov 21 · Dec 12 | 261 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Ludlow
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 16 – Apr 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – May 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Mar 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39098 is matched to the NOAA station Carthage, MS, 26.2 km away, at 370 ft elevation (22 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage, MS (used) | 370 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 7 |
| Canton 4N, MS | 250 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 6 |
| Forest, MS | 450 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 2 |
| Pickens, MS | 238 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Ludlow
- Sandhill, MS 39161 · last Mar 22, first Nov 6
- Lena, MS 39094 · last Mar 19, first Nov 7
- Hillsboro, MS 39087 · last Mar 28, first Nov 2
- Morton, MS 39117 · last Mar 28, first Nov 2
- Harperville, MS 39080 · last Mar 28, first Nov 2
- Canton, MS 39046 · last Mar 22, first Nov 6
- Camden, MS 39045 · last Mar 22, first Nov 6
- Pelahatchie, MS 39145 · last Mar 14, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ludlow, MS?
- For ZIP code 39098, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Carthage, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Ludlow, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. 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 39098?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 233 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.