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

Planting zone for 39567 — Pascagoula, MS

ZIP code 39567 (Pascagoula, Jackson County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 8 and the first fall frost November 19.

Where ZIP 39567 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 8
First frostNov 19
2012 zone9a

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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Pascagoula, MS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 31only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 19median — 10% chance by Nov 3
Growing season256 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 22 and returns around December 4.

From the NOAA station Pascagoula 3 Ne, MS — 6 miles away, elevation 13 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 39567

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 25 – Feb 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 28 – Jan 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 11 – Jan 25
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 28 – Jan 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 24 – Oct 8
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 5 – Dec 10
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 8) and first fall frost (Nov 19) 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 39567 came on Jan 16 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 27).

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 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.

Trees 80

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 119

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 167

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 153

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 °Fbighead rush3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to 12 °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 Pascagoula, MS.

Soil in Pascagoula, MS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 39567 is Harleston — fine sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH4.6strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Harleston fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes.

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 39567; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pascagoula, MS

Summer high89 °Faverage high, August
Winter low38 °Faverage low, January
Hot days39days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights26nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,924base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 06 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 11 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation70.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° JanFebruary: average high 64 °F, low 41 °F 64°41° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 47 °F 69°47° MarApril: average high 74 °F, low 53 °F 74°53° AprMay: average high 81 °F, low 62 °F 81°62° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 69 °F 86°69° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 71 °F 88°71° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 71 °F 89°71° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 67 °F 86°67° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 44 °F 69°44° NovDecember: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″January: 5.49 in precipitation 5.5 JanFebruary: 4.36 in precipitation 4.4 FebMarch: 5.08 in precipitation 5.1 MarApril: 5.23 in precipitation 5.2 AprMay: 5.91 in precipitation 5.9 MayJune: 7.18 in precipitation 7.2 JunJuly: 8.10 in precipitation 8.1 JulAugust: 8.61 in precipitation 8.6 AugSeptember: 6.82 in precipitation 6.8 SepOctober: 4.48 in precipitation 4.5 OctNovember: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 NovDecember: 5.10 in precipitation 5.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Pascagoula 3 Ne, MS (6 mi away); precipitation: Pascagoula 3 Ne, MS (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

395699a
Pascagoula, MS · <1 mi
395959a
Pascagoula, MS · 2 mi
395819a
Pascagoula, MS · 4 mi
395639a
Moss Point, MS · 5 mi
395539a
Gautier, MS · 6 mi
395529a
Escatawpa, MS · 7 mi
395689a
Pascagoula, MS · 7 mi
395649a
Ocean Springs, MS · 13 mi

All 5 ZIP codes in Pascagoula → · Mississippi planting zones →

Questions about 39567

What planting zone is ZIP code 39567?

ZIP code 39567 (Pascagoula, 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 Pascagoula, MS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 39567 is March 8; after March 31 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pascagoula 3 Ne station.

When is the first frost in Pascagoula, MS?

The median first fall frost near 39567 is November 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 256 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 39567?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 11 – Jan 25 and set transplants outside around Mar 15 – Mar 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 39567 get?

About 70.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pascagoula 3 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Pascagoula, MS?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in August, with about 39 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 39567 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Harleston at the center of ZIP 39567: fine sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Pascagoula, MS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 39567 came on Jan 16 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Pascagoula, MS?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 39567 is 14 h 06 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.