Frost Dates for Madison, MS
In Madison, MS, the average last spring frost is around Mar 6 and the average first fall frost around Nov 19, for a growing season of about 258 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 24, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Jackson Hawkins Fld, MS weather station, 11 miles away, elevation 342 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 24 | Nov 4 |
| 20% | Mar 17 | Nov 8 |
| 30% | Mar 13 | Nov 12 |
| 40% | Mar 10 | Nov 15 |
| 50% | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| 60% | Mar 2 | Nov 23 |
| 70% | Feb 27 | Nov 27 |
| 80% | Feb 22 | Dec 2 |
| 90% | Feb 15 | Dec 10 |
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 20 | Nov 9 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 19 | Dec 4 |
Planting calendar for Madison
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Oct 8
Transplant Feb 20 – Mar 6
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Transplant Feb 13 – Feb 27
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 29
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Plant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Based on the average last frost (Mar 6) and first frost (Nov 19). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.