Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Yazoo 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 15, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
- Around March 31, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
- Before March 22, 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 11 | Jan 29 | Jan 19 | Jan 8 | Dec 20 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 20° | Feb 21 | Feb 12 | Feb 4 | Jan 28 | Jan 20 | Jan 11 | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 24° | Mar 9 | Feb 28 | Feb 21 | Feb 16 | Feb 10 | Feb 5 | Jan 30 | Jan 23 | Jan 11 |
| Last 28° | Mar 21 | Mar 13 | Mar 7 | Mar 2 | Feb 25 | Feb 20 | Feb 15 | Feb 9 | Feb 1 |
| Last 32° | Apr 7 | Mar 30 | Mar 25 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 | Mar 12 | Mar 7 | Mar 1 | Feb 22 |
| Last 36° | Apr 15 | Apr 10 | Apr 6 | Apr 3 | Mar 31 | Mar 29 | Mar 26 | Mar 22 | Mar 17 |
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall
As summer ends in Yazoo 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 19 | Jan 1 | Jan 11 | Jan 23 | Feb 11 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 20° | Dec 5 | Dec 14 | Dec 21 | Dec 28 | Jan 4 | Jan 13 | -- | -- | -- |
| First 24° | Nov 22 | Dec 2 | Dec 8 | Dec 14 | Dec 19 | Dec 25 | Dec 31 | Jan 7 | Jan 18 |
| First 28° | Nov 6 | Nov 14 | Nov 20 | Nov 25 | Nov 30 | Dec 5 | Dec 10 | Dec 16 | Dec 24 |
| First 32° | Oct 30 | Nov 4 | Nov 8 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 21 | Nov 25 | Nov 30 |
| First 36° | Oct 17 | Oct 23 | Oct 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 3 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 14 | Nov 20 |
📍 Frost Dates for other nearby locations
- Belzoni, MS 22.4 mi
- Rolling Fork, MS 30.3 mi
- Canton, MS 31.3 mi
- Pickens, MS 32.7 mi
- Lexington, MS 33.2 mi
- Moorhead, MS 41.4 mi
- Vicksburg Military Pk, MS 44.0 mi
- Jackson, MS 45.1 mi
- Oakley, MS 45.2 mi
- Lake Providence, LA 50.2 mi
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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.