Frost dates for 39162Satartia, MS
The average last spring frost in Satartia is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 246 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 246 days
Safer after Apr 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 7 · Mar 28 · Apr 14 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 219 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 11 · Apr 1 | Oct 31 · Nov 15 · Dec 3 | 246 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 2 · Feb 28 · Mar 16 | Nov 8 · Nov 28 · Dec 25 | 275 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Satartia
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 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39162 is matched to the NOAA station Satartia 8 Sw, MS, 4 km away, at 141 ft elevation (39 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satartia 8 Sw, MS (used) | 141 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| Vicksburg City, MS | 80 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 22 |
| Yazoo City 5 Nne, MS | 107 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 24 |
| Rolling Fork, MS | 105 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Satartia
- Redwood, MS 39156 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Bentonia, MS 39040 · last Mar 4, first Nov 24
- Valley Park, MS 39177 · last Mar 5, first Nov 20
- Flora, MS 39071 · last Mar 22, first Nov 6
- Tinsley, MS 39173 · last Mar 4, first Nov 24
- Holly Bluff, MS 39088 · last Mar 5, first Nov 20
- Bolton, MS 39041 · last Mar 16, first Nov 6
- Yazoo City, MS 39194 · last Mar 4, first Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Satartia, MS?
- For ZIP code 39162, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Satartia 8 Sw, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 1.
- When is the first frost in Satartia, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39162?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 246 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.