Frost dates for 75161Terrell, TX
The average last spring frost in Terrell is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 18, giving a typical growing season of about 250 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 18
- Growing season
- 250 days
Safer after Mar 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 22 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 6 · Mar 24 · Apr 14 | Oct 23 · Nov 7 · Nov 23 | 225 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 11 · Mar 29 | Nov 2 · Nov 18 · Dec 6 | 250 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 16 | Nov 12 · Nov 30 · Dec 23 | 276 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Terrell
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 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 8 – Dec 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75161 is matched to the NOAA station Terrell Muni Ap, TX, 7.2 km away, at 475 ft elevation (47 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell Muni Ap, TX (used) | 475 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 18 |
| Wills Pt, TX | 520 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Kaufman 3 Se, TX | 420 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Lake Tawakoni, TX | 448 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Terrell
- Terrell, TX 75160 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
- Wills Point, TX 75169 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Elmo, TX 75118 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Quinlan, TX 75474 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Kaufman, TX 75142 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Forney, TX 75126 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
- Rockwall, TX 75032 · last Mar 10, first Nov 19
- Crandall, TX 75114 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Terrell, TX?
- For ZIP code 75161, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Terrell Muni Ap, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 29.
- When is the first frost in Terrell, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75161?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 250 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.