Frost dates for 39776Woodland, MS
The average last spring frost in Woodland is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 220 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 220 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 145 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 22 · Apr 9 · Apr 23 | Oct 10 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 198 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 28 · Apr 15 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 21 | 220 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 12 · Apr 4 | Oct 28 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 247 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Woodland
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 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39776 is matched to the NOAA station Houston, MS, 9.4 km away, at 290 ft elevation (51 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, MS (used) | 290 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 1 |
| Calhoun City, MS | 268 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 5 |
| Eupora 2 E, MS | 440 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Pontotoc Exp Stn, MS | 405 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Woodland
- Houston, MS 38851 · last Mar 28, first Nov 1
- Montpelier, MS 39754 · last Mar 28, first Nov 1
- Trebloc, MS 38875 · last Mar 28, first Nov 1
- Mantee, MS 39751 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Vardaman, MS 38878 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Van Vleet, MS 38877 · last Mar 28, first Nov 1
- Pheba, MS 39755 · last Mar 23, first Nov 8
- Derma, MS 38839 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Woodland, MS?
- For ZIP code 39776, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Houston, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Woodland, MS?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39776?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 220 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.