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Will it freeze in Kosciusko in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Kosciusko during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 43°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Kosciusko
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Kosciusko. 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 | Mar 15 · Apr 1 · Apr 19 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 213 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 18 · Apr 5 | Oct 29 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 239 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 13 · Mar 5 · Mar 24 | Nov 4 · Nov 24 · Dec 18 | 264 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Kosciusko
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 Kosciusko, MS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Kosciusko (station USC00224776, elevation 410 ft), 0.6 mi from Kosciusko. 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 Kosciusko
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, MS | 31 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 13 |
| Philadelphia, MS | 34 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
| Canton, MS | 41 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 6 |
| Greenwood, MS | 47 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 5 |
| Forest, MS | 48 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 2 |
| Yazoo City, MS | 49 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 24 |
| Madison, MS | 51 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Grenada, MS | 52 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 4 |
| Starkville, MS | 52 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 8 |
| Ridgeland, MS | 55 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kosciusko?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Kosciusko is around March 18. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 28.
When is the first frost in Kosciusko?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in Kosciusko 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 April 1.
What growing zone is Kosciusko?
Kosciusko is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 39090. See growing zones in Mississippi.
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