Frost dates for 39341Macon, MS
The average last spring frost in Macon is March 21 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 231 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 21
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 231 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (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 17 · Apr 5 · Apr 22 | Oct 15 · Oct 29 · Nov 12 | 207 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 8 | Oct 23 · Nov 7 · Nov 26 | 231 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 5 · Mar 22 | Nov 2 · Nov 20 · Dec 8 | 260 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Macon
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 18 – Apr 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – May 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Mar 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39341 is matched to the NOAA station Macon 3N, MS, 6 km away, at 250 ft elevation (76 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon 3N, MS (used) | 250 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 7 |
| Aliceville, AL | 195 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Columbus, MS | 145 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 12 |
| State Univ, MS | 185 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Macon
- Shuqualak, MS 39361 · last Mar 21, first Nov 7
- Brooksville, MS 39739 · last Mar 21, first Nov 7
- Crawford, MS 39743 · last Mar 21, first Nov 7
- Scooba, MS 39358 · last Mar 14, first Nov 12
- Preston, MS 39354 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
- Artesia, MS 39736 · last Mar 23, first Nov 8
- Columbus, MS 39701 · last Mar 13, first Nov 12
- Mississippi State, MS 39762 · last Mar 23, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Macon, MS?
- For ZIP code 39341, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Macon 3N, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Macon, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39341?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 231 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.