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Will it freeze in Vicksburg in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Vicksburg during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°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 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Vicksburg
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 4, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Vicksburg City. 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 19 · Mar 9 · Mar 28 | Oct 27 · Nov 9 · Dec 1 | 246 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 31 · Feb 26 · Mar 16 | Nov 3 · Nov 22 · Dec 15 | 269 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 11 · Feb 8 · Mar 6 | Nov 11 · Dec 4 · Jan 8 | 297 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Vicksburg City
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 Vicksburg, MS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Vicksburg City (station USC00229230, elevation 80 ft), 4.3 mi from Vicksburg. 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 Vicksburg
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah, LA | 19 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 24 |
| Clinton, MS | 32 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Byram, MS | 36 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Jackson, MS | 39 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Ridgeland, MS | 43 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Richland, MS | 43 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Madison, MS | 45 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Pearl, MS | 46 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Yazoo City, MS | 47 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 24 |
| Flowood, MS | 47 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Vicksburg?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Vicksburg is around February 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 16, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 31.
When is the first frost in Vicksburg?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 22. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 3 and a 90% chance by December 15.
Can it frost in Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg?
Vicksburg 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 71233. See growing zones in Mississippi.
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