Tylertown, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 15median date
First fall frostNov 16median date
Growing season246 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Tylertown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Tylertown falls between February 20 and April 8, a 47-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 5.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 246-day growing season is longer than 69% 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 37 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 20 |
| 50% (median) | March 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 16 |
| 90% (late) | December 5 |
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 Tylertown, MS
Tylertown, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 15, first frost Nov 16, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 19
Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Dec 7
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Tylertown, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 15 – Mar 22 | Sep 21 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Okra | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Basil | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 22 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 2 – Dec 7 |
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 Tylertown 5ese, MS weather station, 9 km away (elevation 381 ft (116 m)).
Frost dates near Tylertown
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- Sandy Hook Mar 5 · Nov 19
- Ruth Mar 17 · Nov 12
- Fernwood Mar 11 · Nov 18
- Columbia Mar 5 · Nov 19
- Magnolia Mar 11 · Nov 18
- Oak Vale Mar 12 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tylertown, MS?
The median last spring frost in Tylertown, MS is March 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Tylertown, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Tylertown, MS?
About 246 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Tylertown, MS?
Tylertown, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.