Frost dates for 39633Crosby, MS
The average last spring frost in Crosby is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 251 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 251 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 4 · Mar 24 · Apr 12 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 21 | 227 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 11 · Mar 31 | Nov 2 · Nov 17 · Dec 4 | 251 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 18 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Dec 29 | 277 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Crosby
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 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39633 is matched to the NOAA station Woodville 4 Ese, MS, 22.5 km away, at 400 ft elevation (200 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville 4 Ese, MS (used) | 400 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
| Meadville, MS | 345 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 12 |
| Natchez, MS | 195 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 9 |
| Liberty, MS | 328 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Crosby
- Woodville, MS 39669 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Centreville, MS 39631 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Roxie, MS 39661 · last Mar 16, first Nov 9
- Gloster, MS 39638 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Natchez, MS 39121 · last Mar 16, first Nov 9
- Sibley, MS 39165 · last Mar 16, first Nov 9
- Washington, MS 39190 · last Mar 16, first Nov 9
- Meadville, MS 39653 · last Mar 15, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crosby, MS?
- For ZIP code 39633, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Woodville 4 Ese, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Crosby, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39633?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 251 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.