Last frost date in Meridian, MS
The average last frost in Meridian is March 16. By April 3 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 12, which leaves 239 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 29 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 3
- Average first frost
- Nov 12
- Frost-free season
- 239 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Feb 28
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2246°
- FriOct 2343°
- SatOct 2443°
- SunOct 2543°
- MonOct 2645°
- TueOct 2746°
- WedOct 2846°
Planting calendar for Meridian
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Mississippi.
TomatoesMar 23–Apr 6
PumpkinsMar 30–Apr 13
SunflowersMar 16–Apr 6
CucumbersMar 30–Apr 6
CornMar 23–Apr 6
Sweet potatoesApr 6–Apr 20
WatermelonMar 30–Apr 13
Green beansMar 23–Apr 13
ZucchiniMar 23–Apr 6
OkraApr 6–Apr 20
PeppersMar 30–Apr 13
BasilMar 23–Apr 6
Butternut squashMar 23–Apr 6
CantaloupeMar 30–Apr 13
EggplantMar 30–Apr 13
PotatoesFeb 16–Mar 2
OnionsFeb 2–Feb 23
CarrotsFeb 23–Mar 30
LettuceMar 2–Mar 23
BroccoliFeb 16–Mar 2
BeetsFeb 16–Mar 30
PeasFeb 2–Feb 16
CabbageFeb 16–Mar 2
RadishesFeb 9–Mar 23
Brussels sproutsMar 2–Mar 16
SpinachFeb 2–Feb 23
CilantroMar 2–Mar 23
KaleFeb 16–Mar 2
Collard greensFeb 16–Mar 2
TurnipsFeb 16–Mar 2
DillMar 16–Mar 30
CeleryMar 23–Mar 30
CauliflowerMar 2–Mar 16
LeeksMar 2–Mar 16
Swiss chardMar 2–Mar 30
ParsleyMar 2–Mar 23
Tulip bulbsOct 29–Dec 3
GarlicOct 22–Nov 26
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 26
StrawberriesFeb 16–Mar 2
AsparagusFeb 16–Mar 2Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Feb 24 | Mar 16 | Apr 3 | Oct 29 | Nov 12 | Dec 2 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 1 | Feb 28 | Mar 21 | Nov 7 | Nov 27 | Dec 27 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Meridian Key Field (USW00013865) sits 4.7 miles from the center of Meridian at 294 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Meridian, MS?
The average last frost date in Meridian is March 16, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 3.
When is the first frost in Meridian?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 12. One year in ten it arrives before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Meridian?
About 239 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Meridian?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 23 to April 6. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.