Frost dates for 75572Queen City, TX
The average last spring frost in Queen City is March 19 and the average first fall frost is November 11, giving a typical growing season of about 237 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 19
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 11
- Growing season
- 237 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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 14 · Apr 3 · Apr 20 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 18 | 212 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 19 · Apr 6 | Oct 28 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 237 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 5 · Mar 23 | Nov 5 · Nov 25 · Dec 18 | 265 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Queen City
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 16 – Apr 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – May 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Mar 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 1 – Dec 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75572 is matched to the NOAA station Atlanta, TX, 3.7 km away, at 315 ft elevation (39 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, TX (used) | 315 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 11 |
| Wright Patman Dm & Lk, TX | 282 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 21 |
| Texarkana, TX | 390 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Texarkana Webb Fld, AR | 361 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
Frost dates near Queen City
- Atlanta, TX 75551 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Bloomburg, TX 75556 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Douglassville, TX 75560 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Doddridge, AR 71834 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Bivins, TX 75555 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Mc Leod, TX 75565 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Redwater, TX 75573 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Kildare, TX 75562 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Queen City, TX?
- For ZIP code 75572, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Atlanta, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Queen City, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75572?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 237 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.