Frost dates · Mississippi
When is the first frost in Jackson?
In a typical year, Jackson’s first frost comes around November 14 and its last around March 14.
One year in ten the first frost comes as early as October 31, and nine years in ten it has arrived by December 4. One year in ten the last frost is over as early as February 22, and nine years in ten it is over by April 2. Jackson averages about 40 nights a year at 32°F or colder, with about 245 frost-free days in between in a typical year. It’s frost season here, and the last frost usually comes around March 14. That makes it the 24th latest first frost of the 117 cities we track where it freezes most years.
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Frost dates, early, typical and late years
| Early year (1 in 10) | Typical | Late year (1 in 10) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First frost | October 31 | November 14 | December 4 |
| Last frost | February 22 | March 14 | April 2 |
A frost date here is a night when the official thermometer reads 32°F or colder. Frost on the ground can show up on clear, calm nights a few degrees milder.
Cities with about the same first frost
- Austin, Texas: first frost around November 16
- Memphis, Tennessee: first frost around November 16
- Astoria, Oregon: first frost around November 11
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00003940.