Frost Dates for Piney Woods, Mississippi, USA United States of America

Coordinates: 32.065, -89.994

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Piney Woods, Mississippi, USA United States of America typically occurs around Mar 12, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 17. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 219 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -12.2 to -9.4°C (10 to 15°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 4°C (39°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33°C (91°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Mar 12 (last spring) to Oct 17 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Feb 19 (last spring) to Oct 31 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Jan 26 (last spring) to Dec 11 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Mar 12 to Oct 17, which provides approximately 218 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Feb 19 to Oct 31, which provides a total of 254 days for growing.

Jan
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 17Mar 12
Light Ground FrostOct 31Feb 19
Hard Ground FrostDec 11Jan 26