Waynesboro, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 17median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season237 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Waynesboro compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Waynesboro falls between February 24 and April 7, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 25 and December 1.
- The median last frost is the same as the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 237-day growing season is longer than 43% 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 50 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 24 |
| 50% (median) | March 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 25 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Waynesboro, MS
Waynesboro, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 17, first frost Nov 9, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Waynesboro, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 17 – Mar 24 | Sep 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Okra | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Basil | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| 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 Waynesboro 2 W, MS weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 200 ft (61 m)).
Frost dates near Waynesboro
- Clara Mar 17 · Nov 9
- Buckatunna Mar 17 · Nov 9
- Shubuta Mar 14 · Nov 16
- State Line Mar 26 · Nov 8
- Sandersville Mar 12 · Nov 12
- Heidelberg Mar 12 · Nov 12
- Laurel Mar 12 · Nov 12
- Ovett Mar 12 · Nov 12
- Vossburg Mar 14 · Nov 16
- Richton Mar 18 · Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Waynesboro, MS?
The median last spring frost in Waynesboro, MS is March 17. 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 Waynesboro, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 25.
How long is the growing season in Waynesboro, MS?
About 237 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Waynesboro, MS?
Waynesboro, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.