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Will it freeze in Gulfport in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Gulfport during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 58°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 58°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Gulfport
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Gulfport - Biloxi Airport. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Feb 16 · Mar 9 · Mar 30 | Nov 3 · Nov 18 · Dec 7 | 255 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 25 · Feb 23 · Mar 16 | Nov 12 · Dec 3 · Jan 5 | 287 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 5 · Feb 1 · Mar 5 | Nov 28 · Dec 31 · Jan 23 | 323 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Gulfport - Biloxi Airport
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Gulfport, MS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Gulfport - Biloxi Airport (station USW00093874, elevation 42 ft), 0.9 mi from Gulfport. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Gulfport
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach, MS | 7.5 mi | Feb 18 | Dec 14 |
| Biloxi, MS | 8.1 mi | Feb 12 | Dec 14 |
| D'Iberville, MS | 11 mi | Feb 12 | Dec 14 |
| Pass Christian, MS | 12 mi | Feb 18 | Dec 14 |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 17 mi | Feb 12 | Dec 14 |
| Diamondhead, MS | 17 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 3 |
| Bay St. Louis, MS | 19 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 3 |
| Waveland, MS | 21 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 3 |
| Gautier, MS | 24 mi | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
| Pascagoula, MS | 31 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gulfport?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Gulfport is around February 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 16, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 25.
When is the first frost in Gulfport?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 12 and a 90% chance by January 5.
Can it frost in Gulfport after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after March 9.
What growing zone is Gulfport?
Gulfport is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 39507. See growing zones in Mississippi.
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