Frost dates for 39181Vicksburg, MS
The average last spring frost in Vicksburg is March 3 and the average first fall frost is November 11, giving a typical growing season of about 254 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 11
- Growing season
- 254 days
Safer after Mar 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 8 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 25 · Mar 17 · Apr 7 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 226 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 3 · Mar 20 | Oct 29 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 254 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 17 · Feb 16 · Mar 11 | Nov 5 · Nov 24 · Dec 25 | 284 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Vicksburg
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 – Jul 22 |
| 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 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – May 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Jul 22 |
| 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 12 – Jul 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Jan 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Apr 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Mar 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 1 – Dec 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39181 is matched to the NOAA station Tallulah Vicksburg Ap, LA, 15.4 km away, at 86 ft elevation (180 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah Vicksburg Ap, LA (used) | 86 ft | Mar 3 | Nov 11 |
| Vicksburg City, MS | 80 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 22 |
| Tallulah, LA | 85 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 24 |
| Satartia 8 Sw, MS | 141 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
Frost dates near Vicksburg
- Vicksburg, MS 39182 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Delta, LA 71233 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Redwood, MS 39156 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Tallulah, LA 71282 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Edwards, MS 39066 · last Mar 16, first Nov 6
- Valley Park, MS 39177 · last Mar 5, first Nov 20
- Utica, MS 39175 · last Mar 16, first Nov 6
- Sondheimer, LA 71276 · last Mar 2, first Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Vicksburg, MS?
- For ZIP code 39181, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tallulah Vicksburg Ap, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 20.
- When is the first frost in Vicksburg, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39181?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 254 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.