Frost Dates for Jackson Intl AP, MS

Elevation: 90 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 14
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 14

30% Probability

Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost March 22
First Fall Frost November 7

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 28
First Fall Hard Freeze November 28
32.32°N, 90.08°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

245 Days March 14 to November 14

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.
Zone 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January57°47°37°
February62°51°40°
March69°58°46°
April77°65°53°
May84°73°62°
June90°80°69°
July92°82°72°
August92°82°72°
September88°77°66°
October78°66°54°
November67°55°44°
December60°49°39°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January9.4
February7.9
March9.4
April9.0
May7.8
June7.1
July6.3
August5.3
September5.9
October6.9
November7.6
December8.7

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 07m · Shortest: 9h 53m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:07 AM5:13 PM10h 06m
February6:49 AM5:41 PM10h 51m
March7:17 AM7:03 PM11h 46m
April6:36 AM7:25 PM12h 48m
May6:07 AM7:46 PM13h 39m
June5:57 AM8:04 PM14h 07m
July6:08 AM8:04 PM13h 56m
August6:29 AM7:40 PM13h 11m
September6:49 AM7:00 PM12h 11m
October7:10 AM6:21 PM11h 11m
November6:36 AM4:55 PM10h 18m
December6:59 AM4:53 PM9h 53m

Nearby Stations

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