Frost dates for 75054Grand Prairie, TX
The average last spring frost in Grand Prairie is March 20 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 236 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 20
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 236 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 17 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) | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 21 | Oct 19 · Nov 3 · Nov 22 | 214 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 8 | Oct 27 · Nov 13 · Dec 3 | 236 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 8 · Mar 25 | Nov 3 · Nov 25 · Dec 13 | 261 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Grand Prairie
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 | Feb 17 – Apr 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – May 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Mar 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75054 is matched to the NOAA station Joe Pool Lake, TX, 8.3 km away, at 591 ft elevation (40 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pool Lake, TX (used) | 591 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Arlington Muni Ap, TX | 630 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 21 |
| Arlington Six Flags, TX | 536 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
| Dallas Redbird Ap, TX | 658 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
Frost dates near Grand Prairie
- Arlington, TX 76002 · last Mar 9, first Nov 21
- Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Cedar Hill, TX 75106 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Mansfield, TX 76063 · last Mar 9, first Nov 21
- Dallas, TX 75249 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Duncanville, TX 75137 · last Mar 6, first Nov 25
- Midlothian, TX 76065 · last Mar 16, first Nov 16
- Desoto, TX 75115 · last Mar 6, first Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Grand Prairie, TX?
- For ZIP code 75054, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Joe Pool Lake, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Grand Prairie, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75054?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 236 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.