Last frost date in Southaven, MS
Expect the last frost in Southaven around March 16. Frost after April 4 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 16, which leaves 244 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 2 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 4
- Average first frost
- Nov 16
- Frost-free season
- 244 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 4
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2252°
- FriOct 2351°
- SatOct 2451°
- SunOct 2550°
- MonOct 2651°
- TueOct 2753°
- WedOct 2850°
Planting calendar for Southaven
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 bulbsNov 2–Dec 7
GarlicOct 26–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 19–Nov 30
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 27 | Mar 16 | Apr 4 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 | Dec 3 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 13 | Mar 4 | Mar 23 | Nov 10 | Nov 28 | Dec 18 |
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 Memphis International Airport (USW00013893) sits 7.3 miles from the center of Southaven at 254 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 Southaven, MS?
The average last frost date in Southaven is March 16, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 4.
When is the first frost in Southaven?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 16. One year in ten it arrives before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Southaven?
About 244 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Southaven?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 23 to April 6. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
Nearby in Mississippi
- Horn LakeMar 16
- Olive BranchMar 26
- OxfordApr 3
- TupeloMar 21
- StarkvilleMar 23
- GreenvilleMar 13
- ColumbusMar 13
- MadisonMar 6
- RidgelandMar 6
- ClintonMar 6
- JacksonMar 6
- BrandonMar 14