Frost dates for 75615Longview, TX
The average last spring frost in Longview is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 244 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 244 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 19 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 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 219 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 16 · Apr 7 | Oct 31 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 244 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 2 · Feb 28 · Mar 21 | Nov 8 · Nov 28 · Dec 22 | 274 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 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 75615 is matched to the NOAA station Longview, TX, 7.6 km away, at 330 ft elevation (8 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TX (used) | 330 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Longview #2, TX | 504 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
| Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX | 365 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
| Hallsville 4 S, TX | 322 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 15 |
Frost dates near Longview
- Longview, TX 75607 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- White Oak, TX 75693 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Judson, TX 75660 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Gilmer, TX 75645 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Gladewater, TX 75647 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Kilgore, TX 75662 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
- Laird Hill, TX 75666 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
- Easton, TX 75641 · last Mar 15, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Longview, TX?
- For ZIP code 75615, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Longview, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Longview, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75615?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 244 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.