Frost dates for 75644Gilmer, TX
The average last spring frost in Gilmer is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 229 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 229 days
Safer after Apr 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 26 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 13 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 20 · Apr 9 · Apr 26 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 205 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 26 · Apr 16 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 229 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 9 · Apr 1 | Nov 2 · Nov 19 · Dec 9 | 253 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gilmer
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 23 – May 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – May 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75644 is matched to the NOAA station Gilmer 4 Wnw, TX, 7.7 km away, at 390 ft elevation (4 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer 4 Wnw, TX (used) | 390 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Diana 2 W, TX | 284 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 15 |
| Daingerfield 9 S, TX | 300 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 22 |
| Longview #2, TX | 504 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
Frost dates near Gilmer
- Big Sandy, TX 75755 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Gilmer, TX 75645 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Gladewater, TX 75647 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Longview, TX 75608 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Ore City, TX 75683 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- White Oak, TX 75693 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Hawkins, TX 75765 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Diana, TX 75640 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gilmer, TX?
- For ZIP code 75644, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gilmer 4 Wnw, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Gilmer, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75644?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 229 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.