Frost dates for 39060 — Clinton, MS
Last spring frostMar 16median date
First fall frostNov 6median date
Growing season235 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Clinton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Clinton falls between February 25 and April 6, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 24 and November 26.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 235-day growing season is longer than 40% 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 54 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 20 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there and the growing season is 23 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 24 |
| 50% (median) | November 6 |
| 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 Clinton, MS
Frost dates for 39060 — Clinton, MS — last frost Mar 16, first frost Nov 6, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Clinton, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 16 – Mar 23 | Sep 11 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Okra | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Basil | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 23 – Nov 27 |
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 Oakley Exp Stn, MS weather station, 16 km away (elevation 207 ft (63 m)).
ZIP codes in Clinton: 39056 39058 39060
Frost dates near Clinton
- Bolton Mar 16 · Nov 6
- Raymond Mar 16 · Nov 6
- Byram Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Edwards Mar 16 · Nov 6
- Jackson Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Terry Mar 11 · Nov 16
- Richland Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Tougaloo Mar 6 · Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clinton, MS?
The median last spring frost in Clinton, MS is March 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Clinton, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 24.
How long is the growing season in Clinton, MS?
About 235 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Clinton, MS?
Clinton, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.