Frost dates for 75608Longview, TX
The average last spring frost in Longview is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 23, giving a typical growing season of about 260 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 23
- Growing season
- 260 days
Safer after Mar 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 5 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 20 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) | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 9 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 234 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 14 · Mar 7 · Mar 26 | Nov 5 · Nov 23 · Dec 12 | 260 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 26 · Feb 22 · Mar 14 | Nov 14 · Dec 5 · Jan 3 | 290 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Longview
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 4 – Apr 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Sep 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 13 – Dec 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75608 is matched to the NOAA station Longview #2, TX, 13.4 km away, at 504 ft elevation (117 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview #2, TX (used) | 504 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
| Diana 2 W, TX | 284 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 15 |
| Longview, TX | 330 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX | 365 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Longview
- White Oak, TX 75693 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Gilmer, TX 75645 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Longview, TX 75604 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Gladewater, TX 75647 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Judson, TX 75660 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Kilgore, TX 75662 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
- Big Sandy, TX 75755 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Laird Hill, TX 75666 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Longview, TX?
- For ZIP code 75608, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Longview #2, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Longview, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 23. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75608?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 260 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.