Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Stoneville, 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 28, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
- Before March 17, 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 | Jan 30 | Jan 20 | Jan 9 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 20° | Feb 22 | Feb 12 | Feb 5 | Jan 30 | Jan 23 | Jan 16 | Jan 7 | -- | -- |
| Last 24° | Mar 9 | Feb 28 | Feb 22 | Feb 16 | Feb 11 | Feb 6 | Jan 31 | Jan 24 | Jan 13 |
| Last 28° | Mar 15 | Mar 7 | Mar 2 | Feb 25 | Feb 21 | Feb 16 | Feb 12 | Feb 6 | Jan 30 |
| Last 32° | Mar 31 | Mar 24 | Mar 19 | Mar 15 | Mar 11 | Mar 7 | Mar 3 | Feb 26 | Feb 19 |
| Last 36° | Apr 13 | Apr 8 | Apr 4 | Mar 31 | Mar 28 | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 17 | Mar 12 |
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall
As summer ends in Stoneville, 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 21 | Jan 1 | Jan 12 | Jan 23 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 20° | Dec 10 | Dec 18 | Dec 25 | Dec 30 | Jan 5 | Jan 11 | Jan 19 | -- | -- |
| First 24° | Nov 18 | Nov 30 | Dec 9 | Dec 16 | Dec 23 | Dec 30 | Jan 6 | Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| First 28° | Nov 8 | Nov 15 | Nov 20 | Nov 24 | Nov 28 | Dec 2 | Dec 6 | Dec 12 | Dec 19 |
| First 32° | Oct 26 | Nov 1 | Nov 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 16 | Nov 20 | Nov 24 | Nov 30 |
| First 36° | Oct 14 | Oct 20 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 3 | Nov 7 | Nov 11 | Nov 17 |
📍 Frost Dates for other nearby locations
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- Moorhead, MS 28.1 mi
- Eudora, AR 32.2 mi
- Dermott, AR 33.8 mi
- Belzoni, MS 33.9 mi
- Rolling Fork, MS 36.5 mi
- Rohwer, AR 36.7 mi
- Portland, AR 42.6 mi
- Lake Providence, LA 46.3 mi
- Arkansas Post, AR 51.1 mi
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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.