Frost Dates for Biloxi, MS
In Biloxi, MS, the average last spring frost is around Feb 12 and the average first fall frost around Dec 14, for a growing season of about 301 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 11, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Biloxi, MS weather station, 5 miles away, elevation 10 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| 20% | Mar 3 | Nov 26 |
| 30% | Feb 26 | Dec 2 |
| 40% | Feb 20 | Dec 8 |
| 50% | Feb 12 | Dec 14 |
| 60% | Feb 6 | Dec 22 |
| 70% | Feb 1 | Dec 29 |
| 80% | Jan 27 | Jan 3 |
| 90% | Jan 18 | Jan 11 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 1 | Nov 26 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 12 | Dec 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 27 | Jan 2 |
Planting calendar for Biloxi
Transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Transplant Feb 26 – Mar 12
Transplant Feb 26 – Mar 12
Transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Sow or transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Sow or transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Sow or transplant Feb 26 – Mar 12
Sow or transplant Jan 15 – Jan 29
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 16
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 9
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 19
Sow or transplant Jan 15 – Jan 29
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Nov 2
Transplant Jan 29 – Feb 12
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 5
Transplant Jan 22 – Feb 5
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 5
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 5
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 23
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 19
Plant Jan 15 – Jan 29
Based on the average last frost (Feb 12) and first frost (Dec 14). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.