Frost dates for 39505 — Gulfport, MS
Last spring frostFeb 23median date
First fall frostDec 3median date
Growing season283 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Gulfport compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gulfport falls between January 25 and March 16, a 50-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 12 and January 5.
- The median last frost is 22 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 283-day growing season is among the longest of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 16 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mobile, AL, 95 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 5 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 25 |
| 50% (median) | February 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 12 |
| 50% (median) | December 3 |
| 90% (late) | January 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 Gulfport, MS
Frost dates for 39505 — Gulfport, MS — last frost Feb 23, first frost Dec 3, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 1 to Dec 15Transplant outside: Jan 26 to Feb 9
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Jan 26 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Feb 2Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Feb 2Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 12
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Plant for fall: Nov 19 to Dec 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gulfport, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 1 – Dec 15 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Jan 26 – Mar 2 | Oct 8 – Nov 5 |
| Kale | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Broccoli | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Okra | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Basil | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 12 – Feb 2 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 12 – Feb 2 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 19 – Mar 2 | Oct 22 – Nov 12 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | — | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | — | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 2 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 2 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 19 – Dec 24 |
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 Gulfport - Biloxi Ap, MS weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 43 ft (13 m)).
ZIP codes in Gulfport: 39501 39502 39503 39505 39506 39507
Frost dates near Gulfport
- Long Beach Feb 18 · Dec 14
- Biloxi Feb 12 · Dec 14
- Diberville Feb 12 · Dec 14
- Pass Christian Feb 21 · Dec 3
- Saucier Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Ocean Springs Feb 12 · Dec 14
- Diamondhead Feb 21 · Dec 3
- Mc Henry Mar 7 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gulfport, MS?
The median last spring frost in Gulfport, MS is February 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gulfport, MS?
The median first fall frost is December 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 12.
How long is the growing season in Gulfport, MS?
About 283 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gulfport, MS?
Gulfport, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.