Frost dates for 39483Foxworth, MS
The average last spring frost in Foxworth 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 Foxworth
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 39483 is matched to the NOAA station Columbia, MS, 9 km away, at 150 ft elevation (113 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 |
| Monticello, MS | 191 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 10 |
| Mccomb/Pike Co/John E Lewis Ap, MS | 413 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near Foxworth
- Kokomo, MS 39643 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Columbia, MS 39429 · last Mar 5, first Nov 19
- Tylertown, MS 39667 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Oak Vale, MS 39656 · last Mar 12, first Nov 10
- Sandy Hook, MS 39478 · last Mar 5, first Nov 19
- Carson, MS 39427 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
- Jayess, MS 39641 · last Mar 12, first Nov 10
- Bassfield, MS 39421 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Foxworth, MS?
- For ZIP code 39483, 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 Foxworth, 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 39483?
- 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.