Frost dates for 75476Ravenna, TX
The average last spring frost in Ravenna is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 13, 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 13
- Growing season
- 242 days
Safer after Apr 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 17 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 11 · Mar 31 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 3 · Nov 19 | 217 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 16 · Apr 4 | Oct 29 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 242 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 · Mar 4 · Mar 22 | Nov 5 · Nov 24 · Dec 15 | 265 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Ravenna
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 24 |
| 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 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 24 |
| 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 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75476 is matched to the NOAA station Bonham 3Nne, TX, 8 km away, at 592 ft elevation (15 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham 3Nne, TX (used) | 592 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 13 |
| Durant 6Sse Mesonet, OK | 646 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 12 |
| Durant, OK | 600 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Sherman, TX | 760 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Ravenna
- Ivanhoe, TX 75447 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Telephone, TX 75488 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Bonham, TX 75418 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Dodd City, TX 75438 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Ector, TX 75439 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Albany, OK 74721 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Kemp, OK 74747 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Windom, TX 75492 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ravenna, TX?
- For ZIP code 75476, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bonham 3Nne, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 4.
- When is the first frost in Ravenna, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. 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 75476?
- 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.