Frost dates for 73960Texhoma, TX
The average last spring frost in Texhoma is April 24 and the average first fall frost is October 19, giving a typical growing season of about 178 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 24
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 19
- Growing season
- 178 days
Safer after May 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 179 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 19 · May 2 · May 14 | Sep 28 · Oct 11 · Oct 22 | 159 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 24 · May 6 | Oct 6 · Oct 19 · Nov 1 | 178 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 27 · Apr 13 · Apr 27 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 196 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Texhoma
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – May 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 10 – Jun 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jun 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Jun 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Apr 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 9 – Nov 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73960 is matched to the NOAA station Goodwell Rsch Stn, OK, 17.5 km away, at 3,278 ft elevation (210 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwell Rsch Stn, OK (used) | 3,278 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 19 |
| Goodwell 2 Se, OK | 3,282 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Goodwell 2 E, OK | 3,266 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
| Stratford, TX | 3,603 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
Frost dates near Texhoma
- Texhoma, OK 73949 · last Apr 24, first Oct 19
- Goodwell, OK 73939 · last Apr 24, first Oct 19
- Stratford, TX 79084 · last Apr 21, first Oct 21
- Guymon, OK 73942 · last Apr 18, first Oct 23
- Kerrick, TX 79051 · last Apr 21, first Oct 21
- Gruver, TX 79040 · last Apr 21, first Oct 23
- Keyes, OK 73947 · last Apr 26, first Oct 17
- Sunray, TX 79086 · last Apr 21, first Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Texhoma, TX?
- For ZIP code 73960, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Goodwell Rsch Stn, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 6.
- When is the first frost in Texhoma, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73960?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 178 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.