Frost dates for 75154Red Oak, TX
The average last spring frost in Red Oak is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 245 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 245 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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 9 · Mar 30 · Apr 15 | Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 24 | 223 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 16 · Apr 3 | Oct 31 · Nov 16 · Dec 5 | 245 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 3 · Mar 20 | Nov 8 · Nov 29 · Dec 19 | 272 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Red Oak
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 13 – Apr 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75154 is matched to the NOAA station Waxahachie, TX, 10.6 km away, at 626 ft elevation (16 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie, TX (used) | 626 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Ferris, TX | 470 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Dallas Redbird Ap, TX | 658 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
| Joe Pool Lake, TX | 591 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
Frost dates near Red Oak
- Lancaster, TX 75146 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Desoto, TX 75123 · last Mar 6, first Nov 25
- Ferris, TX 75125 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Wilmer, TX 75172 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Palmer, TX 75152 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Cedar Hill, TX 75104 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Waxahachie, TX 75165 · last Mar 16, first Nov 16
- Duncanville, TX 75137 · last Mar 6, first Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Red Oak, TX?
- For ZIP code 75154, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Waxahachie, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Red Oak, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75154?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 245 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.