Frost dates for 75064Irving, TX
The average last spring frost in Irving is March 8 and the average first fall frost is November 24, giving a typical growing season of about 262 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 8
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 24
- Growing season
- 262 days
Safer after Mar 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 29 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 2 · Mar 21 · Apr 9 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Nov 30 | 237 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 8 · Mar 26 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 12 | 262 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 30 · Feb 25 · Mar 14 | Nov 15 · Dec 7 · Dec 28 | 288 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Irving
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 5 – Apr 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Aug 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 5 – Mar 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Aug 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – May 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Aug 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Apr 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Apr 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 25 – Jan 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Apr 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 14 – Dec 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75064 is matched to the NOAA station Dallas Ft Worth Ap, TX, 6.3 km away, at 560 ft elevation (104 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Ft Worth Ap, TX (used) | 560 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 24 |
| Grapevine Dam, TX | 585 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Dallas Love Fld, TX | 440 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 29 |
| Arlington Six Flags, TX | 536 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Irving
- Irving, TX 75063 · last Mar 8, first Nov 24
- Coppell, TX 75019 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Dallas, TX 75234 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- Carrollton, TX 75011 · last Mar 8, first Nov 24
- Lewisville, TX 75067 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Grapevine, TX 76099 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Addison, TX 75001 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- Euless, TX 76039 · last Mar 8, first Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Irving, TX?
- For ZIP code 75064, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dallas Ft Worth Ap, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Irving, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75064?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 262 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.