Frost dates for 75208Dallas, TX
The average last spring frost in Dallas is March 6 and the average first fall frost is November 25, giving a typical growing season of about 265 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 6
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 25
- Growing season
- 265 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) | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 9 | Oct 27 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 238 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 6 · Mar 26 | Nov 6 · Nov 25 · Dec 14 | 265 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 24 · Feb 22 · Mar 12 | Nov 19 · Dec 9 · Jan 5 | 292 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dallas
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 3 – Apr 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – May 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 15 – Dec 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75208 is matched to the NOAA station Dallas Redbird Ap, TX, 8.1 km away, at 658 ft elevation (133 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Redbird Ap, TX (used) | 658 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
| Dallas Love Fld, TX | 440 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 29 |
| Joe Pool Lake, TX | 591 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Arlington Six Flags, TX | 536 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Dallas
- Dallas, TX 75203 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- 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
- Mesquite, TX 75187 · last Mar 2, first Nov 29
- Grand Prairie, TX 75053 · last Mar 9, first Nov 20
- Lancaster, TX 75134 · last Mar 6, first Nov 25
- Desoto, TX 75115 · last Mar 6, first Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dallas, TX?
- For ZIP code 75208, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dallas Redbird Ap, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Dallas, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 25. 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 75208?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 265 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.