Frost dates for 75641Easton, TX
The average last spring frost in Easton is March 15 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 245 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 245 days
Safer after Apr 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (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) | Mar 10 · Mar 31 · Apr 17 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 21 | 220 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 15 · Apr 5 | Oct 31 · Nov 15 · Dec 4 | 245 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Mar 2 · Mar 23 | Nov 9 · Nov 29 · Dec 24 | 273 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Easton
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 12 – Apr 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75641 is matched to the NOAA station Hallsville 4 S, TX, 6.8 km away, at 322 ft elevation (50 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallsville 4 S, TX (used) | 322 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 15 |
| Longview Wsmo, TX | 407 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
| Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX | 365 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
| Longview, TX | 330 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Easton
- Tatum, TX 75691 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Longview, TX 75603 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Hallsville, TX 75650 · last Mar 15, first Nov 15
- Beckville, TX 75631 · last Mar 8, first Nov 19
- Marshall, TX 75670 · last Mar 20, first Nov 11
- Kilgore, TX 75662 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
- Judson, TX 75660 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Henderson, TX 75652 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Easton, TX?
- For ZIP code 75641, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hallsville 4 S, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 5.
- When is the first frost in Easton, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. 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 75641?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 245 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.