Frost Dates for West Gulfport, MS

Based on data from Gulfport - Biloxi AP weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 26 ft

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. February 23
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. December 3

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 5
First Fall Frost November 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 1
First Fall Hard Freeze December 31
30.40°N, 89.09°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

284 Days February 23 to December 3

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January61°52°42°
February65°56°46°
March70°61°52°
April77°68°58°
May84°75°66°
June89°81°73°
July90°83°75°
August91°83°75°
September88°79°71°
October80°70°60°
November70°60°49°
December64°54°45°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January6.0
February5.7
March6.9
April7.3
May7.4
June7.5
July8.4
August7.3
September7.3
October4.5
November3.3
December5.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 13h 58m · Shortest: 10h 02m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:59 AM5:13 PM10h 14m
February6:43 AM5:39 PM10h 56m
March7:13 AM6:59 PM11h 47m
April6:34 AM7:19 PM12h 45m
May6:06 AM7:39 PM13h 32m
June5:58 AM7:55 PM13h 57m
July6:08 AM7:55 PM13h 47m
August6:27 AM7:34 PM13h 06m
September6:46 AM6:56 PM12h 10m
October7:04 AM6:19 PM11h 14m
November6:28 AM4:54 PM10h 26m
December6:51 AM4:53 PM10h 03m

Nearby Stations

Gulfport Naval Ctr, MS February 18 - December 14 Biloxi, MS February 12 - December 14 Saucier Exp Forest, MS March 7 - November 22 Waveland, MS February 21 - December 3 Bay St Louis Nasa, MS March 6 - November 19 Wiggins, MSMarch 14 - November 18

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