My Planting Calendar

Texas frost dates

Across Texas, the average last spring frost is around March 15 and the average first fall frost around November 15 — roughly 245 frost-free days. USDA zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a.

Risk you acceptLast spring frost byFirst fall frost by
Cautious (~10%)March 29November 1
Average (~50%)March 15November 15
Gambler (~90%)March 1November 29

Texas spans a wide range of elevations and climates — your town’s dates can differ from the state average by two weeks or more. Look up your exact ZIP.

→ Turn these into sowing dates with the Texas planting calendar, or look up an exact ZIP code.

Statewide average from NOAA/NCEI freeze normals. Cautious/gambler dates are about two weeks either side of the average.