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

Planting zone for 39562 — Moss Point, MS

ZIP code 39562 (Moss Point, Jackson County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 1 and the first fall frost November 24.

Where ZIP 39562 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostMar 1

First frostNov 24

2012 zone8b

Was 8b 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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Moss Point, MS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 1median — 50% chance of a later frost

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

First fall frostNovember 24median — 10% chance by Nov 5

Growing season269 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 12 and returns around December 8.

From the NOAA station Pascagoula Lott Intl Airport, MS — 6 miles away, elevation 20 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 39562

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 18 – Feb 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 21 – Jan 4

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 8 – Feb 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 4 – Jan 18

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 21 – Jan 4

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 29 – Oct 13

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 10 – Dec 15

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 1) and first fall frost (Nov 24) 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 39562 came on Jan 12 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 28).

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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 9a in Mississippi

541 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Mississippi, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. 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 Moss Point, MS.

Soil in Moss Point, MS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 39562 is Myatt — loam, poorly drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter2.25%moderate

Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Myatt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally 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 39562; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Moss Point, MS

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low41 °Faverage low, January

Hot days80days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights27nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days6,758base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 07 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day10 h 10 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation61.7 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: Pascagoula Lott Intl Airport, MS (6 mi away); precipitation: Pascagoula Lott Intl Airport, MS (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

395639a

Moss Point, MS · 9 mi

365419a

Grand Bay, AL · 10 mi

395529a

Escatawpa, MS · 11 mi

395689a

Pascagoula, MS · 11 mi

Pascagoula, MS · 13 mi

365689a

Saint Elmo, AL · 13 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Moss Point → · Mississippi planting zones →

Questions about 39562

What planting zone is ZIP code 39562?

ZIP code 39562 (Moss Point, MS) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Moss Point, MS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 39562 is March 1; after March 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pascagoula Lott Intl Airport station.

When is the first frost in Moss Point, MS?

The median first fall frost near 39562 is November 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 269 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 39562?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 4 – Jan 18 and set transplants outside around Mar 8 – Mar 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 39562 get?

About 61.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pascagoula Lott Intl Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Moss Point, MS?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 80 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 39562 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Myatt at the center of ZIP 39562: loam, poorly drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Moss Point, MS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 39562 came on Jan 12 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 28), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Moss Point, MS?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 39562 is 14 h 07 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 39562 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 39562 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.