Frost dates for 39653Meadville, MS
The average last spring frost in Meadville is March 15 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 243 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 243 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (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 7 · Mar 31 · Apr 17 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 21 | 218 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 15 · Apr 7 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 6 | 243 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 26 | Nov 5 · Nov 29 · Jan 1 | 274 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Meadville
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 12 – Apr 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39653 is matched to the NOAA station Meadville, MS, 5 km away, at 345 ft elevation (106 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville, MS (used) | 345 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 12 |
| Liberty, MS | 328 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Brookhaven City, MS | 435 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Mccomb/Pike Co/John E Lewis Ap, MS | 413 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near Meadville
- Bude, MS 39630 · last Mar 15, first Nov 12
- Mc Call Creek, MS 39647 · last Mar 15, first Nov 12
- Smithdale, MS 39664 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
- Roxie, MS 39661 · last Mar 16, first Nov 9
- Gloster, MS 39638 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Union Church, MS 39668 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
- Crosby, MS 39633 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Liberty, MS 39645 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Meadville, MS?
- For ZIP code 39653, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Meadville, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Meadville, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39653?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 243 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.