Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 38635 — Holly Springs, MS

ZIP code 38635 (Holly Springs, Marshall County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost October 26.

Where ZIP 38635 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 6
First frostOct 26
2012 zone7b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Holly Springs, MS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 6median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 26median — 10% chance by Oct 11
Growing season204 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 26 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Holly Springs 4 N, MS — 5 miles away, elevation 482 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 38635

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 16
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 31 – Sep 14
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 12 – Nov 16
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 6) and first fall frost (Oct 26) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 38635 came on Feb 18 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 17).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 7b in Mississippi

488 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Mississippi, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 76

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °FAtlantic white cedar50 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °F

Shrubs 103

aloe yucca15 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −1 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 158

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican spongeplant0.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −24 °FAmerican water horehound1.8 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 131

American cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbig cordgrass8 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −3 °Fbitter panicgrass5 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °F

Vines 13

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Holly Springs, MS.

Soil in Holly Springs, MS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 38635 is Providence — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Providence-Cahaba complex, 12 to 30 percent slopes (providence, smithdale).

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 38635; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Holly Springs, MS

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, January
Hot days62days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights82nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,896base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 29 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 49 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation58.2 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall2 inper year; 1 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 50 °F, low 29 °F 50°29° JanFebruary: average high 55 °F, low 32 °F 55°32° FebMarch: average high 64 °F, low 40 °F 64°40° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 47 °F 73°47° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 65 °F 87°65° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 68 °F 91°68° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 67 °F 90°67° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 59 °F 85°59° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 47 °F 75°47° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 32 °F 53°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″2″4″6″January: 4.69 in precipitation, 0.9 in snowfall 4.7❄1 JanFebruary: 4.93 in precipitation, 0.9 in snowfall 4.9❄1 FebMarch: 6.09 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 6.1 MarApril: 6.09 in precipitation 6.1 AprMay: 5.43 in precipitation 5.4 MayJune: 4.71 in precipitation 4.7 JunJuly: 4.58 in precipitation 4.6 JulAugust: 3.35 in precipitation 3.4 AugSeptember: 3.94 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 4.24 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 4.46 in precipitation 4.5 NovDecember: 5.66 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 5.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Holly Springs 4 N, MS (5 mi away); precipitation: Holly Springs 4 N, MS (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

3 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

386347b
Holly Springs, MS · 2 mi
386617b
Red Banks, MS · 9 mi
386797b
Victoria, MS · 11 mi
386858a
Waterford, MS · 12 mi
386118a
Byhalia, MS · 12 mi
386427b
Lamar, MS · 13 mi
386497b
Mount Pleasant, MS · 13 mi
386598a
Potts Camp, MS · 13 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Holly Springs → · Mississippi planting zones →

Questions about 38635

What planting zone is ZIP code 38635?

ZIP code 38635 (Holly Springs, MS) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Holly Springs, MS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 38635 is April 6; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Holly Springs 4 N station.

When is the first frost in Holly Springs, MS?

The median first fall frost near 38635 is October 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 204 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 38635?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 9 – Feb 23 and set transplants outside around Apr 13 – Apr 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 38635 get?

About 58.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Holly Springs 4 N station).

How hot do summers get in Holly Springs, MS?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 62 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 38635 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Providence at the center of ZIP 38635: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Holly Springs, MS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 38635 came on Feb 18 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Holly Springs, MS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 38635 is 14 h 29 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.