Last frost date in Oxford, MS
The average last frost in Oxford is April 3. By April 21 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about October 31, which leaves 210 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 18 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 21
- Average first frost
- Oct 31
- Frost-free season
- 210 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 21
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2250°
- FriOct 2348°
- SatOct 2448°
- SunOct 2547°
- MonOct 2648°
- TueOct 2750°
- WedOct 2848°
Planting calendar for Oxford
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Mississippi.
TomatoesApr 10–Apr 24
PumpkinsApr 17–May 1
SunflowersApr 3–Apr 24
CucumbersApr 17–Apr 24
CornApr 10–Apr 24
Sweet potatoesApr 24–May 8
WatermelonApr 17–May 1
Green beansApr 10–May 1
ZucchiniApr 10–Apr 24
OkraApr 24–May 8
PeppersApr 17–May 1
BasilApr 10–Apr 24
Butternut squashApr 10–Apr 24
CantaloupeApr 17–May 1
EggplantApr 17–May 1
PotatoesMar 6–Mar 20
OnionsFeb 20–Mar 13
CarrotsMar 13–Apr 17
LettuceMar 20–Apr 10
BroccoliMar 6–Mar 20
BeetsMar 6–Apr 17
PeasFeb 20–Mar 6
CabbageMar 6–Mar 20
RadishesFeb 27–Apr 10
Brussels sproutsMar 20–Apr 3
SpinachFeb 20–Mar 13
CilantroMar 20–Apr 10
KaleMar 6–Mar 20
Collard greensMar 6–Mar 20
TurnipsMar 6–Mar 20
DillApr 3–Apr 17
CeleryApr 10–Apr 17
CauliflowerMar 20–Apr 3
LeeksMar 20–Apr 3
Swiss chardMar 20–Apr 17
ParsleyMar 20–Apr 10
Tulip bulbsOct 17–Nov 21
GarlicOct 10–Nov 14
Daffodil bulbsOct 3–Nov 14
StrawberriesMar 6–Mar 20
AsparagusMar 6–Mar 20Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Apr 21 | Oct 18 | Oct 31 | Nov 17 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 27 | Mar 21 | Apr 10 | Oct 27 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
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 University (USC00229079) sits 1.5 miles from the center of Oxford at 408 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 Oxford, MS?
The average last frost date in Oxford is April 3, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 21.
When is the first frost in Oxford?
The first frost in fall usually comes around October 31. One year in ten it arrives before October 18.
How long is the growing season in Oxford?
About 210 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Oxford?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from April 10 to April 24. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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