Frost dates for 39753Mayhew, MS
The average last spring frost in Mayhew is March 23 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 233 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 23
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 233 days
Safer after Apr 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 5 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 16 · Apr 5 · Apr 23 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 209 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 23 · Apr 13 | Oct 27 · Nov 8 · Dec 1 | 233 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 14 · Mar 7 · Mar 30 | Nov 4 · Nov 22 · Dec 17 | 260 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mayhew
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 20 – Apr 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 8 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 9 – Feb 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – May 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Mar 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39753 is matched to the NOAA station State Univ, MS, 13.2 km away, at 185 ft elevation (35 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Univ, MS (used) | 185 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 8 |
| Columbus, MS | 145 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 12 |
| Macon 3N, MS | 250 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 7 |
| Aberdeen, MS | 198 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Mayhew
- Artesia, MS 39736 · last Mar 23, first Nov 8
- Mississippi State, MS 39762 · last Mar 23, first Nov 8
- West Point, MS 39773 · last Mar 23, first Nov 8
- Columbus, MS 39701 · last Mar 13, first Nov 12
- Starkville, MS 39759 · last Mar 23, first Nov 8
- Crawford, MS 39743 · last Mar 21, first Nov 7
- Cedarbluff, MS 39741 · last Mar 23, first Nov 8
- Brooksville, MS 39739 · last Mar 21, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mayhew, MS?
- For ZIP code 39753, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the State Univ, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 13.
- When is the first frost in Mayhew, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39753?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 233 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.