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Will it freeze in Ocean Springs in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Ocean Springs during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 59°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 59°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 53°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 50°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 51°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 Ocean Springs
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is January 2, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Biloxi. 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 6 · Mar 1 · Mar 20 | Nov 6 · Nov 26 · Dec 23 | 270 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 18 · Feb 12 · Mar 11 | Nov 16 · Dec 14 · Jan 11 | 301 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 2 · Jan 27 · Feb 28 | Dec 2 · Jan 2 · Jan 27 | 335 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Biloxi
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 Ocean Springs, MS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Biloxi (station USC00220792, elevation 10 ft), 13 mi from Ocean Springs. 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 Ocean Springs
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Iberville, MS | 6.8 mi | Feb 12 | Dec 14 |
| Gautier, MS | 7.5 mi | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
| Biloxi, MS | 8.7 mi | Feb 12 | Dec 14 |
| Pascagoula, MS | 14 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 19 |
| Moss Point, MS | 16 mi | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
| Gulfport, MS | 17 mi | Feb 23 | Dec 3 |
| Long Beach, MS | 22 mi | Feb 18 | Dec 14 |
| Pass Christian, MS | 27 mi | Feb 18 | Dec 14 |
| Diamondhead, MS | 34 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 3 |
| Bay St. Louis, MS | 34 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Ocean Springs?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Ocean Springs is around February 12. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 18.
When is the first frost in Ocean Springs?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 14. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 16 and a 90% chance by January 11.
Can it frost in Ocean Springs 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 1.
What growing zone is Ocean Springs?
Ocean Springs 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 39564. See growing zones in Mississippi.
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