When will MS get its first frost this year? Find forecast dates by city and town here
The end of Mississippi heat is near — at least for this year — and the first frost of the season is on its way across the state, according to weather predictions.
Some cities and towns in the Magnolia State may see frost as early as next week, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Frost Dates Calculator, based off climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Here’s first frost predictions for some cities and towns across Mississippi.
MS predicted frost dates
These are frost date predictions for several Mississippi cities and towns, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac:
- Jackson: Nov. 12
- Gulfport: Dec. 2
- Tupelo: Nov. 4
- Hattiesburg: Nov. 8
- Biloxi: Dec. 2
- Meridian: Nov.5
- Vancleave: Nov. 15
- Vicksburg: Nov.12
- Olive Branch: Nov. 1
- Southaven: Nov. 4
- Grenada: Oct. 30
- Parchman: Nov. 5
- Moss Point: Nov 15
- Starkville: Nov. 2
- Booneville: Oct. 29
What’s the difference between a frost and a freeze?
Frost
A frost occurs near freezing temperatures and can damage plants over time, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
According to researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, frosts happen closer to the ground during a phenomenon called temperature inversion, where temperatures at ground level get colder than higher up.
Freeze
A freeze happens when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Freezes cause more damage to plants.
