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Will it freeze in Meridian in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Meridian during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 47°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 40°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 Meridian
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 27, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Meridian Key Field. 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 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 17 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 215 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 24 · Mar 16 · Apr 3 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 239 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 1 · Feb 28 · Mar 21 | Nov 7 · Nov 27 · Dec 27 | 271 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Meridian Key Field
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 Meridian, MS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Meridian Key Field (station USW00013865, elevation 294 ft), 4.7 mi from Meridian. 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 Meridian
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, MS | 37 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
| Forest, MS | 46 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 2 |
| Demopolis, AL | 51 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Laurel, MS | 55 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 12 |
| Louisville, MS | 55 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 13 |
| Kosciusko, MS | 70 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
| Starkville, MS | 75 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 8 |
| Brandon, MS | 76 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Petal, MS | 78 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| Columbus, MS | 80 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 12 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Meridian?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Meridian is around March 16. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 3, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 24.
When is the first frost in Meridian?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 12. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by December 2.
Can it frost in Meridian 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 31.
What growing zone is Meridian?
Meridian is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 39342. See growing zones in Mississippi.
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