Frost dates for 75479Savoy, TX
The average last spring frost in Savoy 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 Savoy
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 75479 is matched to the NOAA station Bonham 3Nne, TX, 17.5 km away, at 592 ft elevation (45 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 |
| Sherman, TX | 760 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 19 |
| Durant 6Sse Mesonet, OK | 646 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 12 |
| Durant, OK | 600 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Savoy
- Bells, TX 75414 · last Mar 14, first Nov 19
- Ector, TX 75439 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Whitewright, TX 75491 · last Mar 14, first Nov 19
- Bonham, TX 75418 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Tom Bean, TX 75489 · last Mar 14, first Nov 19
- Randolph, TX 75475 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Kemp, OK 74747 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Denison, TX 75021 · last Mar 14, first Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Savoy, TX?
- For ZIP code 75479, 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 Savoy, 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 75479?
- 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.