Frost dates for 75169Wills Point, TX
The average last spring frost in Wills Point is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 21, giving a typical growing season of about 252 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 21
- Growing season
- 252 days
Safer after Apr 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 26 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 5 · Mar 26 · Apr 16 | Oct 27 · Nov 9 · Nov 27 | 229 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 11 · Apr 1 | Nov 3 · Nov 21 · Dec 8 | 252 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 16 | Nov 12 · Dec 3 · Dec 28 | 280 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Wills Point
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 – Aug 1 |
| 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 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 1 |
| 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 22 – Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 11 – Dec 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75169 is matched to the NOAA station Wills Pt, TX, 3 km away, at 520 ft elevation (21 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wills Pt, TX (used) | 520 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Lake Tawakoni, TX | 448 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Terrell Muni Ap, TX | 475 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 18 |
| Emory, TX | 484 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near Wills Point
- Edgewood, TX 75117 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Terrell, TX 75161 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
- Fruitvale, TX 75127 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Quinlan, TX 75474 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Point, TX 75472 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Canton, TX 75103 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Grand Saline, TX 75140 · last Mar 20, first Nov 11
- Emory, TX 75440 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wills Point, TX?
- For ZIP code 75169, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wills Pt, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 1.
- When is the first frost in Wills Point, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75169?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 252 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.