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

Planting zone for 39365 — Union, MS

ZIP code 39365 (Union, Neshoba County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 20 and the first fall frost November 9.

Where ZIP 39365 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 20

First frostNov 9

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 Union, MS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 20median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 9only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 9median — 10% chance by Oct 26

Growing season235 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 4 and returns around November 21.

From the NOAA station Philadelphia 1 Wsw, MS — 11 miles away, elevation 413 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 39365

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 6 – Feb 27

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 27 – Mar 13

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 14 – Sep 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 26 – Nov 30

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 20) and first fall frost (Nov 9) 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 39365 came on Feb 11 — 7 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4).

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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 Union, MS.

Soil in Union, MS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 39365 is Neshoba — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

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

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Neshoba silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, eroded.

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 39365; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Union, MS

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low35 °Faverage low, January

Hot days81days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights49nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,807base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 18 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day10 h 00 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb

Precipitation60.4 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: Philadelphia 1 Wsw, MS (11 mi away); precipitation: Union 1.6 W, MS (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

393378b

Little Rock, MS · 10 mi

393278b

Decatur, MS · 11 mi

390578b

Conehatta, MS · 13 mi

393598b

Sebastopol, MS · 13 mi

393508b

Philadelphia, MS · 13 mi

393258b

Collinsville, MS · 14 mi

391098b

Madden, MS · 15 mi

391898b

Walnut Grove, MS · 16 mi

Mississippi planting zones →

Questions about 39365

What planting zone is ZIP code 39365?

ZIP code 39365 (Union, 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 Union, MS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 39365 is March 20; after April 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Philadelphia 1 Wsw station.

When is the first frost in Union, MS?

The median first fall frost near 39365 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 235 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 39365?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 23 – Feb 6 and set transplants outside around Mar 27 – Apr 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 39365 get?

About 60.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Union 1.6 W station).

How hot do summers get in Union, MS?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 81 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 39365 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Neshoba at the center of ZIP 39365: loam, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Union, MS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 39365 came on Feb 11 in 2026, 7 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Union, MS?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 39365 is 14 h 18 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 39365 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 39365 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.