Perkinston, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 14median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season249 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Perkinston compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Perkinston falls between February 21 and April 2, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 9.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 249-day growing season is longer than 75% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 11 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 43 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Gulfport, MS, 40 km away, the last frost here is 19 days later than there and the growing season is 34 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 21 |
| 50% (median) | March 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 9 |
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 Perkinston, MS
Perkinston, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 14, first frost Nov 18, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 18
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Perkinston, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 14 – Mar 21 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Okra | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Basil | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 21 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 4 – Dec 9 |
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 Wiggins, MS weather station, 12 km away (elevation 161 ft (49 m)).
Frost dates near Perkinston
- Mc Henry Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Wiggins Mar 14 · Nov 18
- Saucier Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Brooklyn Mar 14 · Nov 18
- Lumberton Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Gulfport Feb 23 · Dec 3
- Kiln Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Poplarville Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Biloxi Feb 12 · Dec 14
- Pass Christian Feb 21 · Dec 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Perkinston, MS?
The median last spring frost in Perkinston, MS is March 14. 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 Perkinston, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Perkinston, MS?
About 249 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Perkinston, MS?
Perkinston, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.