Frost Dates for Sharon, MS

Based on data from Laurel weather station, 8 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 12
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 12
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 20
First Fall Frost November 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 28
First Fall Hard Freeze November 23
31.79°N, -89.10°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

245 Days March 12 to November 12

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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 (−9 to −7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

30° 50° 70° 90°
47°
High: 60°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 35°F
Jan
52°
High: 65°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 38°F
Feb
58°
High: 72°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 45°F
Mar
65°
High: 79°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 52°F
Apr
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 60°F
May
79°
High: 91°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 68°F
Jun
82°
High: 93°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
81°
High: 93°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 70°F
Aug
77°
High: 89°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 64°F
Sep
66°
High: 80°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 53°F
Oct
56°
High: 70°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 42°F
Nov
50°
High: 62°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 37°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.7"
7.0"
7.03"
Jan
7.2"
7.15"
Feb
7.7"
7.73"
Mar
5.9"
5.93"
Apr
5.9"
5.88"
May
6.1"
6.12"
Jun
5.8"
5.85"
Jul
6.2"
6.18"
Aug
4.6"
4.60"
Sep
4.1"
4.10"
Oct
5.1"
5.14"
Nov
7.7"
7.68"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 09m
Feb: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 53m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 47m
May: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 37m
Jun: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 03m
Jul: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 53m
Aug: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 10m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 12m
Nov: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 21m
Dec: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 57m
Daylight Longest: 14h 04m · Shortest: 9h 56m

Nearby Stations

Collins, MSMarch 17 - November 12 Waynesboro 2 W, MS March 17 - November 9 Hattiesburg Chain Muni AP, MS March 8 - November 15 Hattiesburg 5sw, MS March 7 - November 23 Beaumont Expstation, MS March 18 - November 12 P Harrison Archusa, MS March 14 - November 16

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