Alligator, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 16median date
First fall frostNov 12median date
Growing season241 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Alligator compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Alligator falls between February 26 and April 2, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 241-day growing season is longer than 53% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 51 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Southaven, MS, 117 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 4 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 26 |
| 50% (median) | March 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 12 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Alligator, MS
Alligator, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 16, first frost Nov 12, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Dec 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Alligator, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 16 – Mar 23 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Okra | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Basil | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 23 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 29 – Dec 3 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Clarksdale, MS weather station, 18 km away (elevation 174 ft (53 m)).
Frost dates near Alligator
- Rena Lara Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Sherard Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Duncan Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Farrell Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Clarksdale Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Shelby Mar 15 · Nov 11
- Dublin Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Winstonville Mar 15 · Nov 11
- Lyon Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Mound Bayou Mar 15 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Alligator, MS?
The median last spring frost in Alligator, MS is March 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Alligator, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Alligator, MS?
About 241 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Alligator, MS?
Alligator, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.