Last frost date in Columbus, Mississippi
March 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 2.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Columbus (USC00221880), 3.1 miles from Columbus, elevation 145 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 19 | Mar 13 | Apr 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 30 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 244
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 30 | Nov 2 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 13 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Feb 26 | Nov 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 50
What to plant now in Columbus
- 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 10 Columbus: March 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Columbus: November 12
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
- Starkville 24 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Tupelo 56 mi · last frost Mar 21
- Meridian 79 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Grenada 83 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Oxford 87 mi · last frost Apr 3
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