Frost dates for 75452Leonard, TX
The average last spring frost in Leonard 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 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 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 Leonard
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 75452 is matched to the NOAA station Greenville Kgvl Radio, TX, 27.3 km away, at 545 ft elevation (174 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 |
| Bonham 3Nne, TX | 592 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 13 |
| Mckinney Municipal Airport, TX | 586 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 15 |
| Mckinney Muni Ap, TX | 580 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Leonard
- Bailey, TX 75413 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Trenton, TX 75490 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Randolph, TX 75475 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Celeste, TX 75423 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Blue Ridge, TX 75424 · last Mar 18, first Nov 11
- Merit, TX 75458 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Gober, TX 75443 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Wolfe City, TX 75496 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Leonard, TX?
- For ZIP code 75452, 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 Leonard, 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 75452?
- 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.