Frost dates for 39363Stonewall, MS
The average last spring frost in Stonewall is March 18 and the average first fall frost is November 10, giving a typical growing season of about 236 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 18
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 10
- Growing season
- 236 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 12 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 15 | 210 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 18 · Apr 7 | Oct 23 · Nov 10 · Dec 3 | 236 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 7 · Mar 4 · Mar 24 | Nov 2 · Nov 26 · Dec 30 | 267 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Stonewall
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 15 – Apr 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 21 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Jan 31 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – May 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Mar 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39363 is matched to the NOAA station Quitman 2 Nne, MS, 10.9 km away, at 213 ft elevation (135 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman 2 Nne, MS (used) | 213 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 10 |
| P Harrison Archusa, MS | 216 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Meridian Key Fld, MS | 294 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 12 |
| Newton 5 Ene, MS | 374 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Stonewall
- Enterprise, MS 39330 · last Mar 18, first Nov 10
- Quitman, MS 39355 · last Mar 18, first Nov 10
- Pachuta, MS 39347 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Rose Hill, MS 39356 · last Mar 25, first Nov 2
- Shubuta, MS 39360 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Meridian, MS 39302 · last Mar 16, first Nov 12
- Chunky, MS 39323 · last Mar 24, first Nov 5
- Hickory, MS 39332 · last Mar 25, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Stonewall, MS?
- For ZIP code 39363, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Quitman 2 Nne, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Stonewall, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. 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 39363?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 236 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.