Frost dates for 75453Lone Oak, TX
The average last spring frost in Lone Oak is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 242 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 242 days
Safer after Apr 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 18 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 10 · Mar 30 · Apr 19 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 22 | 218 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 16 · Apr 5 | Oct 29 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 242 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 3 · Mar 21 | Nov 7 · Nov 29 · Dec 19 | 270 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lone Oak
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 13 – Apr 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Oct 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 4 – Dec 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75453 is matched to the NOAA station Lake Tawakoni, TX, 16.4 km away, at 448 ft elevation (106 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tawakoni, TX (used) | 448 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Emory, TX | 484 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Greenville Kgvl Radio, TX | 545 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 16 |
| Wills Pt, TX | 520 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Lone Oak
- Point, TX 75472 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Greenville, TX 75404 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Campbell, TX 75422 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
- Cumby, TX 75433 · last Mar 15, first Nov 14
- Quinlan, TX 75474 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Emory, TX 75440 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Brashear, TX 75420 · last Mar 15, first Nov 14
- Commerce, TX 75429 · last Mar 18, first Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lone Oak, TX?
- For ZIP code 75453, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lake Tawakoni, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 5.
- When is the first frost in Lone Oak, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75453?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 242 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.