Okolona, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 21median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season233 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Okolona compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Okolona falls between March 1 and April 6, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 27 and November 29.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 233-day growing season is longer than 34% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 8 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 62 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 1 |
| 50% (median) | March 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 27 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | November 29 |
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 Okolona, MS
Okolona, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 21, first frost Nov 9, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 25
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Okolona, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Feb 21 – Mar 28 | Sep 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Okra | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Basil | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 26 – Nov 30 |
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 Verona Exp Stn, MS weather station, 22 km away (elevation 325 ft (99 m)).
Frost dates near Okolona
- Van Vleet Mar 28 · Nov 1
- Shannon Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Trebloc Mar 28 · Nov 1
- Nettleton Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Houston Mar 28 · Nov 1
- Prairie Mar 29 · Nov 5
- Verona Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Aberdeen Mar 29 · Nov 5
- Amory Mar 29 · Nov 5
- Houlka Mar 28 · Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Okolona, MS?
The median last spring frost in Okolona, MS is March 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Okolona, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Okolona, MS?
About 233 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Okolona, MS?
Okolona, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.