Frost dates for 39462New Augusta, MS
The average last spring frost in New Augusta is March 18 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 239 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 18
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 239 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 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 13 · Apr 1 · Apr 17 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 216 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 18 · Apr 6 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 239 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 3 · Mar 2 · Mar 25 | Nov 6 · Nov 26 · Dec 28 | 267 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for New Augusta
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 23 |
| 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 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 23 |
| 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 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – May 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Mar 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39462 is matched to the NOAA station Beaumont Expstation, MS, 11.8 km away, at 194 ft elevation (89 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Expstation, MS (used) | 194 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| Hattiesburg Chain Muni Ap, MS | 151 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| Hattiesburg 5Sw, MS | 385 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
| Wiggins, MS | 160 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near New Augusta
- Beaumont, MS 39423 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Brooklyn, MS 39425 · last Mar 14, first Nov 18
- Richton, MS 39476 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Petal, MS 39465 · last Mar 8, first Nov 15
- Hattiesburg, MS 39404 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Mc Lain, MS 39456 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Ovett, MS 39464 · last Mar 12, first Nov 12
- Neely, MS 39461 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in New Augusta, MS?
- For ZIP code 39462, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Beaumont Expstation, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in New Augusta, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. 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 39462?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 239 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.