Last frost date in Canton, Mississippi
March 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 9.
November 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Canton 4N (USC00221389), 5 miles from Canton, elevation 250 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 28 | Mar 22 | Apr 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 23 | Nov 6 | Nov 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 230
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Oct 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 7 | Nov 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 57
What to plant now in Canton
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Canton: March 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Canton: November 6
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Mississippi
- Jackson 22 mi · last frost Mar 6
- Pearl 23 mi · last frost Mar 14
- Vicksburg 53 mi · last frost Feb 26
- Greenwood 64 mi · last frost Mar 17
- Brookhaven 74 mi · last frost Mar 17
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