USDA hardiness zones in Mississippi
| Zone | Avg. extreme minimum | ZIP codes | Example cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 7b | 5 to 10°F | 21 | Oxford, Corinth, Holly Springs, Ripley |
| Zone 8a | 10 to 15°F | 127 | Southaven, Olive Branch, Tupelo, Horn Lake |
| Zone 8b | 15 to 20°F | 243 | Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Pearl |
| Zone 9a | 20 to 25°F | 33 | Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Gautier |
Growing zone and frost dates by city
| City | Zone | Frost dates |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Jackson frost dates |
| Gulfport | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Gulfport frost dates |
| Southaven | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Southaven frost dates |
| Hattiesburg | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Hattiesburg frost dates |
| Biloxi | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Biloxi frost dates |
| Olive Branch | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Olive Branch frost dates |
| Tupelo | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Tupelo frost dates |
| Meridian | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Meridian frost dates |
| Pearl | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Pearl frost dates |
| Madison | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Madison frost dates |
| Oxford | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Oxford frost dates |
| Horn Lake | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Horn Lake frost dates |
| Clinton | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Clinton frost dates |
| Greenville | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Greenville frost dates |
| Brandon | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Brandon frost dates |
| Starkville | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Starkville frost dates |
| Ridgeland | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Ridgeland frost dates |
| Columbus | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Columbus frost dates |
| Pascagoula | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Pascagoula frost dates |
| Vicksburg | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Vicksburg frost dates |
| Gautier | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Gautier frost dates |
| Ocean Springs | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Ocean Springs frost dates |
| Hernando | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Hernando frost dates |
| Laurel | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Laurel frost dates |
| Long Beach | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Long Beach frost dates |
| Natchez | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Natchez frost dates |
| Corinth | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Corinth frost dates |
| Clarksdale | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Clarksdale frost dates |
| D'Iberville | 9a (20 to 25°F) | D'Iberville frost dates |
| Greenwood | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Greenwood frost dates |
| Byram | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Byram frost dates |
| Grenada | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Grenada frost dates |
| Picayune | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Picayune frost dates |
| Moss Point | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Moss Point frost dates |
| McComb | 8b (15 to 20°F) | McComb frost dates |
| Petal | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Petal frost dates |
| Brookhaven | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Brookhaven frost dates |
| Flowood | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Flowood frost dates |
| Canton | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Canton frost dates |
| Bay St. Louis | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Bay St. Louis frost dates |
| Cleveland | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Cleveland frost dates |
| Yazoo City | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Yazoo City frost dates |
| West Point | 8a (10 to 15°F) | West Point frost dates |
| Diamondhead | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Diamondhead frost dates |
| Booneville | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Booneville frost dates |
| Indianola | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Indianola frost dates |
| Senatobia | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Senatobia frost dates |
| New Albany | 8a (10 to 15°F) | New Albany frost dates |
| Richland | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Richland frost dates |
| Batesville | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Batesville frost dates |
| Waveland | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Waveland frost dates |
| Philadelphia | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Philadelphia frost dates |
| Kosciusko | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Kosciusko frost dates |
| Columbia | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Columbia frost dates |
| Pass Christian | 9a (20 to 25°F) | Pass Christian frost dates |
| Holly Springs | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Holly Springs frost dates |
| Amory | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Amory frost dates |
| Pontotoc | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Pontotoc frost dates |
| Louisville | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Louisville frost dates |
| Forest | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Forest frost dates |
| Ripley | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Ripley frost dates |
| Saltillo | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Saltillo frost dates |
Frequently asked questions
What growing zone is Mississippi in?
Mississippi’s ZIP codes span USDA zones 7b to 9a, and 8b is the most common. Zones vary with elevation and distance from water, so check your own ZIP code.
When should I plant?
Hardiness zones are about winter cold, not planting dates. For timing, use the last spring frost date for your city on our Mississippi frost dates page.