Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Clarksdale, MS
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the spring
As spring unfolds, the risk of frost gradually decreases each day until your tender plants are finally safe. The probabilities shown in the chart help you make smart decisions about when to plant.
While frost typically forms at 32°F, tender plants can be damaged even when temperatures are slightly higher. Air temperatures are often measured several feet above the ground, but temperatures at plant level can be several degrees colder. Protected areas like porches help by blocking radiational cooling. Given these variables, we consider 36°F the "caution zone" for frost-sensitive plants.
Key dates for your spring planting:
- By April 13, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
- Around March 30, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
- Before March 20, there's still an 80% risk of frost — too early for tomatoes and other tender plants unless you're prepared to protect them
If the 10-day forecast shows no temperatures below 40°F, you might safely plant earlier than the above dates suggest. Many gardeners watch for this weather window to get a head start on the growing season.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 16° | Feb 10 | Feb 2 | Jan 26 | Jan 18 | Jan 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 20° | Mar 2 | Feb 21 | Feb 14 | Feb 7 | Feb 1 | Jan 26 | Jan 19 | Jan 9 | -- |
| Last 24° | Mar 14 | Mar 5 | Feb 26 | Feb 20 | Feb 15 | Feb 9 | Feb 4 | Jan 28 | Jan 18 |
| Last 28° | Mar 21 | Mar 13 | Mar 7 | Mar 1 | Feb 25 | Feb 20 | Feb 14 | Feb 8 | Jan 31 |
| Last 32° | Apr 4 | Mar 28 | Mar 23 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 10 | Mar 6 | Feb 28 | Feb 21 |
| Last 36° | Apr 13 | Apr 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 30 | Mar 27 | Mar 24 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 |
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall
As summer ends in Clarksdale, MS, nighttime temperatures begin to drop, and your risk of frost increases with each passing day. Knowing when to expect frost helps you harvest sensitive crops and extend your growing season with protection methods.
The chart below shows the probability of experiencing specific temperatures on various dates. Here's what this means for your garden:
These probabilities help you time your end-of-season harvests and know when to apply protective measures like row covers, cloches, or cold frames to extend your harvest.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 16° | Dec 18 | Dec 27 | Jan 3 | Jan 10 | Jan 19 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 20° | Dec 6 | Dec 16 | Dec 22 | Dec 28 | Jan 3 | Jan 9 | Jan 16 | Jan 25 | -- |
| First 24° | Nov 14 | Nov 24 | Dec 1 | Dec 7 | Dec 13 | Dec 18 | Dec 24 | Dec 31 | Jan 10 |
| First 28° | Nov 9 | Nov 16 | Nov 20 | Nov 25 | Nov 28 | Dec 2 | Dec 6 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 |
| First 32° | Oct 26 | Nov 1 | Nov 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 15 | Nov 19 | Nov 23 | Nov 29 |
| First 36° | Oct 17 | Oct 22 | Oct 26 | Oct 29 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 7 | Nov 11 | Nov 16 |
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- Minter City, MS 39.4 mi
- Marianna, AR 39.7 mi
- Saint Charles, AR 40.1 mi
- Batesville, MS 41.5 mi
- Moorhead, MS 52.0 mi
- Arkansas Post, AR 54.9 mi
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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.