Frost dates for 39478Sandy Hook, MS
The average last spring frost in Sandy Hook is March 5 and the average first fall frost is November 19, giving a typical growing season of about 262 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 19
- Growing season
- 262 days
Safer after Mar 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 16 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 1 · Mar 22 · Apr 7 | Oct 24 · Nov 8 · Nov 27 | 231 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 11 · Mar 5 · Mar 24 | Nov 3 · Nov 19 · Dec 9 | 262 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 20 · Feb 19 · Mar 13 | Nov 13 · Dec 4 · Jan 7 | 292 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Sandy Hook
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 2 – Apr 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Jul 30 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – May 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Jul 30 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Oct 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 9 – Dec 10 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39478 is matched to the NOAA station Columbia, MS, 22.6 km away, at 150 ft elevation (14 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MS (used) | 150 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 19 |
| Tylertown 5Ese, MS | 382 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Bogalusa, LA | 100 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 23 |
| Poplarville Exp Stn, MS | 313 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Sandy Hook
- Angie, LA 70426 · last Mar 2, first Nov 23
- Varnado, LA 70467 · last Mar 2, first Nov 23
- Columbia, MS 39429 · last Mar 5, first Nov 19
- Foxworth, MS 39483 · last Mar 5, first Nov 19
- Bogalusa, LA 70429 · last Mar 2, first Nov 23
- Kokomo, MS 39643 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Tylertown, MS 39667 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Poplarville, MS 39470 · last Mar 10, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sandy Hook, MS?
- For ZIP code 39478, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Columbia, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 24.
- When is the first frost in Sandy Hook, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39478?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 262 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.