Frost dates for 38701 — Greenville, MS
Last spring frostMar 13median date
First fall frostNov 15median date
Growing season247 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Greenville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Greenville falls between February 24 and March 31, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 4 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 247-day growing season is longer than 73% 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 41 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 24 |
| 50% (median) | March 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 15 |
| 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 Greenville, MS
Frost dates for 38701 — Greenville, MS — last frost Mar 13, first frost Nov 15, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 17
Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Dec 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Greenville, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Feb 13 – Mar 20 | Sep 20 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Okra | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Basil | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 20 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 27 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 1 – Dec 6 |
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 Greenville, MS weather station, 2 km away (elevation 125 ft (38 m)).
ZIP codes in Greenville: 38701 38702 38703 38704
Frost dates near Greenville
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- Wayside Mar 13 · Nov 15
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- Winterville Mar 12 · Nov 13
- Leland Mar 11 · Nov 16
- Avon Mar 13 · Nov 15
- Arcola Mar 11 · Nov 16
- Scott Mar 12 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Greenville, MS?
The median last spring frost in Greenville, MS is March 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Greenville, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Greenville, MS?
About 247 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Greenville, MS?
Greenville, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.