Last frost date in Starkville, Mississippi
March 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 13.
November 8
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station State Univ (USC00228374), 2.7 miles from Starkville, elevation 185 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 28 | Mar 23 | Apr 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 27 | Nov 8 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 233
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 31 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 23 | Nov 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 7 | Nov 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 58
What to plant now in Starkville
- 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 20 Starkville: March 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Starkville: November 8
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.