Frost Dates for Pearl, MS
In Pearl, MS, the average last spring frost is around Mar 14 and the average first fall frost around Nov 14, for a growing season of about 245 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 2, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Jackson Intl. Airport, MS weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 296 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% | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
| 20% | Mar 27 | Nov 4 |
| 30% | Mar 22 | Nov 7 |
| 40% | Mar 17 | Nov 10 |
| 50% | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| 60% | Mar 10 | Nov 18 |
| 70% | Mar 6 | Nov 22 |
| 80% | Feb 28 | Nov 29 |
| 90% | Feb 22 | Dec 4 |
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 29 | Nov 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
Planting calendar for Pearl
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Sep 19 – Oct 17
Fall sowing Sep 19 – Oct 10
Fall sowing Sep 5 – Sep 19
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Sep 5 – Oct 3
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Fall sowing Aug 22 – Sep 5
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Fall sowing Aug 22 – Sep 5
Fall sowing Aug 22 – Sep 5
Fall sowing Oct 3 – Oct 24
Fall sowing Sep 5 – Sep 19
Plant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Based on the average last frost (Mar 14) and first frost (Nov 14). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.