Thomastown, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 19median date
First fall frostNov 7median date
Growing season233 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Thomastown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Thomastown falls between February 28 and April 7, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 24 and November 26.
- The median last frost is 2 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 typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 64 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 78 km away, the last frost here is 13 days later than there and the growing season is 25 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 24 |
| 50% (median) | November 7 |
| 90% (late) | November 26 |
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 Thomastown, MS
Thomastown, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 19, first frost Nov 7, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Thomastown, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 19 – Mar 26 | Sep 12 – Oct 10 |
| Kale | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Okra | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Basil | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 24 – Nov 28 |
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 Carthage, MS weather station, 18 km away (elevation 371 ft (113 m)).
Frost dates near Thomastown
- Carthage Mar 19 · Nov 7
- Sallis Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Camden Mar 14 · Nov 8
- Kosciusko Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Mc Adams Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Lena Mar 19 · Nov 7
- Pickens Mar 14 · Nov 8
- Goodman Mar 14 · Nov 8
- Durant Mar 31 · Nov 1
- Ludlow Mar 19 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Thomastown, MS?
The median last spring frost in Thomastown, MS is March 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Thomastown, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 24.
How long is the growing season in Thomastown, MS?
About 233 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Thomastown, MS?
Thomastown, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.