When to plant in Vicksburg, MS
USDA Zone 8bVicksburg, Mississippi frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Vicksburg enjoys a long ~269-day frost-free season — you can succession-sow, fit in a second crop, and grow long-season heat-lovers with room to spare. In zone 8b, Vicksburg supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
VICKSBURG CITY · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Vicksburg’s own odds, recorded at VICKSBURG CITY.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 28 | Mar 9 | Feb 19 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 | Dec 1 |
| 32°F | Mar 16 | Feb 26 | Jan 31 | Nov 3 | Nov 22 | Dec 15 |
| 28°F | Mar 6 | Feb 8 | Jan 11 | Nov 11 | Dec 4 | Jan 8 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Vicksburg, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 30 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Vicksburg planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Vicksburg, MS?
On average, the last spring frost in Vicksburg is around February 26 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Vicksburg, MS?
The first fall frost in Vicksburg typically arrives around November 22 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Vicksburg in?
Vicksburg is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg has about 269 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (February 26) and first fall frost (November 22).
When should I plant tomatoes in Vicksburg?
For Vicksburg, sow tomatoes indoors about January 1–January 15 and move the seedlings out around March 5, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at VICKSBURG CITY, 7 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Vicksburg, MS — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00229230. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/mississippi/vicksburg.