Frost dates for 39532Biloxi, MS
The average last spring frost in Biloxi is February 12 and the average first fall frost is December 14, giving a typical growing season of about 301 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 12
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 14
- Growing season
- 301 days
Safer after Mar 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 16 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 41 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) | Feb 6 · Mar 1 · Mar 20 | Nov 6 · Nov 26 · Dec 23 | 270 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 18 · Feb 12 · Mar 11 | Nov 16 · Dec 14 · Jan 11 | 301 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 2 · Jan 27 · Feb 28 | Dec 2 · Jan 2 · Jan 27 | 335 days | 87% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39532 is matched to the NOAA station Biloxi, MS, 13.5 km away, at 10 ft elevation (95 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi, MS (used) | 10 ft | Feb 12 | Dec 14 |
| Saucier Exp Forest, MS | 229 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 22 |
| Gulfport - Biloxi Ap, MS | 42 ft | Feb 23 | Dec 3 |
| Gulfport Naval Ctr, MS | 35 ft | Feb 18 | Dec 14 |
Frost dates near Biloxi
- Diberville, MS 39540 · last Feb 12, first Dec 14
- Biloxi, MS 39531 · last Feb 12, first Dec 14
- Gulfport, MS 39503 · last Feb 23, first Dec 3
- Ocean Springs, MS 39566 · last Feb 12, first Dec 14
- Saucier, MS 39574 · last Mar 7, first Nov 22
- Long Beach, MS 39560 · last Feb 18, first Dec 14
- Vancleave, MS 39565 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
- Mc Henry, MS 39561 · last Mar 7, first Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Biloxi, MS?
- For ZIP code 39532, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Biloxi, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 11.
- When is the first frost in Biloxi, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39532?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 301 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.