Frost dates for 75437Dike, TX
The average last spring frost in Dike is March 15 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 245 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 245 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 21 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 8 · Mar 31 · Apr 19 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 22 | 220 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 15 · Apr 6 | Oct 31 · Nov 16 · Dec 4 | 245 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 4 · Mar 2 · Mar 25 | Nov 8 · Dec 1 · Dec 21 | 273 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dike
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 12 – Apr 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75437 is matched to the NOAA station Mt Vernon, TX, 21.7 km away, at 447 ft elevation (9 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon, TX (used) | 447 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Cooper Dam, TX | 463 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 13 |
| Sulphur Springs, TX | 495 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 14 |
| Mt Pleasant, TX | 425 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Dike
- Sulphur Bluff, TX 75481 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Saltillo, TX 75478 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Lake Creek, TX 75450 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Cunningham, TX 75434 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · last Mar 15, first Nov 14
- Mount Vernon, TX 75457 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Cooper, TX 75432 · last Mar 18, first Nov 13
- Pickton, TX 75471 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dike, TX?
- For ZIP code 75437, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mt Vernon, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Dike, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75437?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 245 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.