Saucier, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 7median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season260 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Saucier compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Saucier falls between February 12 and March 27, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 14.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 260-day growing season is longer than 91% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 4 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 20 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Gulfport, MS, 21 km away, the last frost here is 12 days later than there and the growing season is 23 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 12 |
| 50% (median) | March 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 14 |
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 Saucier, MS
Saucier, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 7, first frost Nov 22, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Saucier, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 7 – Mar 14 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Basil | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 31 – Mar 14 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Saucier Exp Forest, MS weather station, 10 km away (elevation 230 ft (70 m)).
Frost dates near Saucier
- Mc Henry Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Perkinston Mar 14 · Nov 18
- Gulfport Feb 23 · Dec 3
- Pass Christian Feb 21 · Dec 3
- Long Beach Feb 18 · Dec 14
- Biloxi Feb 12 · Dec 14
- Kiln Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Wiggins Mar 14 · Nov 18
- Diberville Feb 12 · Dec 14
- Diamondhead Feb 21 · Dec 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Saucier, MS?
The median last spring frost in Saucier, MS is March 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Saucier, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Saucier, MS?
About 260 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Saucier, MS?
Saucier, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.