Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 39038 — Belzoni, MS

ZIP code 39038 (Belzoni, Humphreys County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 3 and the first fall frost November 21.

Where ZIP 39038 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F

Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C

Last frostMar 3

First frostNov 21

2012 zone8a

Was 8a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Belzoni, MS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 3median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMarch 24only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 21median — 10% chance by Nov 2

Growing season263 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 18 and returns around December 4.

From the NOAA station Belzoni, MS — 2 miles away, elevation 115 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 39038

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 20 – Feb 10

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 23 – Jan 6

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 10 – Feb 24

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 23 – Jan 6

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 17 – Mar 31

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 26 – Oct 10

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 7 – Dec 12

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 3) and first fall frost (Nov 21) 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 39038 came on Feb 12 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6).

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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 8b in Mississippi

526 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Mississippi, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Belzoni, MS.

Soil in Belzoni, MS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 39038 is Alligator — silty clay loam, poorly drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter2.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Alligator silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded.

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 39038; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Belzoni, MS

Summer high91 °Faverage high, August

Winter low36 °Faverage low, January

Hot days86days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights39nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,958base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 21 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 57 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation57.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Belzoni, MS (2 mi away); precipitation: Belzoni, MS (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

387548b

Isola, MS · 9 mi

391668b

Silver City, MS · 10 mi

391158b

Midnight, MS · 12 mi

387538b

Inverness, MS · 12 mi

391698b

Tchula, MS · 13 mi

389468b

Morgan City, MS · 14 mi

Mississippi planting zones →

Questions about 39038

What planting zone is ZIP code 39038?

ZIP code 39038 (Belzoni, MS) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Belzoni, MS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 39038 is March 3; after March 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Belzoni station.

When is the first frost in Belzoni, MS?

The median first fall frost near 39038 is November 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 263 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 39038?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 6 – Jan 20 and set transplants outside around Mar 10 – Mar 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 39038 get?

About 57.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Belzoni station).

How hot do summers get in Belzoni, MS?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in August, with about 86 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 39038 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Alligator at the center of ZIP 39038: silty clay loam, poorly drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Belzoni, MS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 39038 came on Feb 12 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Belzoni, MS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 39038 is 14 h 21 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 39038 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 39038 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.