Frost dates for 75187Mesquite, TX
The average last spring frost in Mesquite is March 2 and the average first fall frost is November 29, giving a typical growing season of about 272 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 29
- Growing season
- 272 days
Safer after Mar 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 10 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 27 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) | Feb 25 · Mar 14 · Apr 4 | Oct 30 · Nov 16 · Dec 3 | 247 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 10 · Mar 2 · Mar 19 | Nov 10 · Nov 29 · Dec 18 | 272 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 21 · Feb 18 · Mar 9 | Nov 21 · Dec 12 · Jan 8 | 298 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Mesquite
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 | Jan 30 – Apr 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – May 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 19 – Jan 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Oct 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 5 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 19 – Dec 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75187 is matched to the NOAA station Dallas Love Fld, TX, 11.9 km away, at 440 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Fld, TX (used) | 440 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 29 |
| Dallas Redbird Ap, TX | 658 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
| Joe Pool Lake, TX | 591 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Richardson, TX | 678 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Mesquite
- Irving, TX 75014 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- Richardson, TX 75083 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- Duncanville, TX 75138 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- Dallas, TX 75222 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- Mesquite, TX 75150 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- Balch Springs, TX 75180 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Hutchins, TX 75141 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Lancaster, TX 75134 · last Mar 6, first Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mesquite, TX?
- For ZIP code 75187, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dallas Love Fld, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 19.
- When is the first frost in Mesquite, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 10, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75187?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 272 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.