Frost dates for 39332Hickory, MS
The average last spring frost in Hickory is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 222 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 222 days
Safer after Apr 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 142 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 20 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 11 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 200 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 25 · Apr 12 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 20 | 222 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 10 · Mar 28 | Oct 30 · Nov 15 · Dec 6 | 249 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hickory
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39332 is matched to the NOAA station Newton Exp Stn, MS, 7.1 km away, at 349 ft elevation (24 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Exp Stn, MS (used) | 349 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 2 |
| Newton 5 Ene, MS | 374 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 5 |
| Meridian Key Fld, MS | 294 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 12 |
| Forest, MS | 450 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Hickory
- Chunky, MS 39323 · last Mar 24, first Nov 5
- Decatur, MS 39327 · last Mar 24, first Nov 5
- Newton, MS 39345 · last Mar 24, first Nov 5
- Rose Hill, MS 39356 · last Mar 25, first Nov 2
- Little Rock, MS 39337 · last Mar 24, first Nov 5
- Enterprise, MS 39330 · last Mar 18, first Nov 10
- Lawrence, MS 39336 · last Mar 28, first Nov 2
- Meridian, MS 39307 · last Mar 16, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hickory, MS?
- For ZIP code 39332, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Newton Exp Stn, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 12.
- When is the first frost in Hickory, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39332?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 222 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.