Artesia, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 23median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season230 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Artesia compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Artesia falls between February 28 and April 13, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 27 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 6 days later than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 230-day growing season is longer than 31% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 58 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tuscaloosa, AL, 106 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 7 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 27 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 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 Artesia, MS
Artesia, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 8, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Artesia, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
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 State Univ, MS weather station, 14 km away (elevation 184 ft (56 m)).
Frost dates near Artesia
- Mayhew Mar 23 · Nov 8
- Mississippi State Mar 23 · Nov 8
- Crawford Mar 21 · Nov 7
- Starkville Mar 23 · Nov 8
- Brooksville Mar 21 · Nov 7
- West Point Mar 23 · Nov 8
- Columbus Mar 13 · Nov 12
- Cedarbluff Mar 23 · Nov 8
- Steens Mar 13 · Nov 12
- Macon Mar 21 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Artesia, MS?
The median last spring frost in Artesia, MS is March 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Artesia, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Artesia, MS?
About 230 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Artesia, MS?
Artesia, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.