Frost dates for 39169Tchula, MS
The average last spring frost in Tchula is March 3 and the average first fall frost is November 21, giving a typical growing season of about 263 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 21
- Growing season
- 263 days
Safer after Mar 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 18 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) | Feb 26 · Mar 17 · Apr 5 | Oct 23 · Nov 8 · Nov 28 | 235 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 10 · Mar 3 · Mar 24 | Nov 2 · Nov 21 · Dec 11 | 263 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 21 · Feb 18 · Mar 12 | Nov 12 · Dec 4 · Jan 1 | 292 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Tchula
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 | Jan 31 – Apr 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 31 – Mar 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Aug 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – May 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Apr 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Apr 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 20 – Jan 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Jan 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Apr 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Mar 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 11 – Dec 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39169 is matched to the NOAA station Belzoni, MS, 22.6 km away, at 115 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belzoni, MS (used) | 115 ft | Mar 3 | Nov 21 |
| Lexington, MS | 285 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Yazoo City 5 Nne, MS | 107 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 24 |
| Pickens, MS | 238 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Tchula
- Cruger, MS 38924 · last Mar 17, first Nov 5
- Lexington, MS 39095 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Belzoni, MS 39038 · last Mar 3, first Nov 21
- Silver City, MS 39166 · last Mar 3, first Nov 21
- Swiftown, MS 38959 · last Mar 8, first Nov 20
- Morgan City, MS 38946 · last Mar 8, first Nov 20
- Sidon, MS 38954 · last Mar 17, first Nov 5
- Midnight, MS 39115 · last Mar 3, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tchula, MS?
- For ZIP code 39169, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Belzoni, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 24.
- When is the first frost in Tchula, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39169?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 263 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.