Frost Dates for Gulfport, MS
In Gulfport, MS, the average last spring frost is around Feb 23 and the average first fall frost around Dec 3, for a growing season of about 287 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 16, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Gulfport - Biloxi Airport, MS weather station, under 1 mile away, elevation 42 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 16 | Nov 12 |
| 20% | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| 30% | Mar 5 | Nov 25 |
| 40% | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| 50% | Feb 23 | Dec 3 |
| 60% | Feb 17 | Dec 9 |
| 70% | Feb 9 | Dec 16 |
| 80% | Feb 3 | Dec 28 |
| 90% | Jan 25 | Jan 5 |
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 9 | Nov 18 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 | Dec 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 1 | Dec 31 |
Planting calendar for Gulfport
Transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Sow or transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Sow or transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Jan 26 – Feb 9
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Nov 5
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 29
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 8
Sow or transplant Jan 26 – Feb 9
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 22
Transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 12
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 8
Plant Jan 26 – Feb 9
Based on the average last frost (Feb 23) and first frost (Dec 3). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.