Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Minter City, 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 14, 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 21, 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 15 | Feb 5 | Jan 27 | Jan 19 | Jan 7 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 20° | Feb 27 | Feb 16 | Feb 9 | Feb 2 | Jan 25 | Jan 18 | Jan 7 | -- | -- |
| Last 24° | Mar 7 | Feb 27 | Feb 21 | Feb 16 | Feb 11 | Feb 6 | Feb 1 | Jan 26 | Jan 18 |
| Last 28° | Mar 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 3 | Feb 27 | Feb 23 | Feb 19 | Feb 14 | Feb 9 | Feb 2 |
| Last 32° | Apr 2 | Mar 25 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 | Mar 12 | Mar 8 | Mar 3 | Feb 26 | Feb 19 |
| Last 36° | Apr 14 | Apr 9 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 30 | Mar 27 | Mar 24 | Mar 21 | Mar 16 |
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall
As summer ends in Minter City, 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 22 | Dec 30 | Jan 7 | Jan 15 | Jan 28 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 20° | Dec 7 | Dec 16 | Dec 23 | Dec 29 | Jan 4 | Jan 11 | Jan 20 | -- | -- |
| First 24° | Nov 20 | Nov 28 | Dec 3 | Dec 8 | Dec 13 | Dec 17 | Dec 22 | Dec 27 | Jan 4 |
| First 28° | Nov 5 | Nov 12 | Nov 17 | Nov 21 | Nov 25 | Nov 29 | Dec 3 | Dec 8 | Dec 15 |
| First 32° | Oct 26 | Nov 1 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 14 | Nov 17 | Nov 21 | Nov 26 | Dec 2 |
| First 36° | Oct 19 | Oct 24 | Oct 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 3 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 17 |
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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.