Frost dates for 75402Greenville, TX
The average last spring frost in Greenville is March 18 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 244 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 18
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 244 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (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 13 · Apr 1 · Apr 23 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 218 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 27 · Mar 18 · Apr 6 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 5 | 244 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 10 · Mar 4 · Mar 23 | Nov 7 · Nov 28 · Dec 18 | 269 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Greenville
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 15 – Apr 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Jan 31 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – May 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Mar 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75402 is matched to the NOAA station Greenville Kgvl Radio, TX, 7 km away, at 545 ft elevation (13 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Kgvl Radio, TX (used) | 545 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 16 |
| Lake Tawakoni, TX | 448 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Lavon Dam, TX | 510 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 19 |
| Emory, TX | 484 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near Greenville
- Greenville, TX 75404 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Caddo Mills, TX 75135 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Campbell, TX 75422 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Lone Oak, TX 75453 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Josephine, TX 75164 · last Mar 10, first Nov 19
- Celeste, TX 75423 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Commerce, TX 75429 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Quinlan, TX 75474 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Greenville, TX?
- For ZIP code 75402, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Greenville Kgvl Radio, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Greenville, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75402?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 244 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.