Frost dates for 75662Kilgore, TX
The average last spring frost in Kilgore is March 8 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 251 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 8
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 251 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 21 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 2 · Mar 25 · Apr 13 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 21 | 226 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 8 · Mar 31 | Nov 2 · Nov 17 · Dec 3 | 251 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 28 · Feb 24 · Mar 15 | Nov 11 · Nov 30 · Dec 25 | 279 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Kilgore
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 5 – Apr 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 5 – Mar 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – May 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Apr 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Apr 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 25 – Jan 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Apr 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75662 is matched to the NOAA station Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX, 14.4 km away, at 365 ft elevation (34 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX (used) | 365 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
| Longview, TX | 330 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Longview #2, TX | 504 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
| Longview Wsmo, TX | 407 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Kilgore
- Kilgore, TX 75663 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
- Laird Hill, TX 75666 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
- Overton, TX 75684 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Longview, TX 75603 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- New London, TX 75682 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- White Oak, TX 75693 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Gladewater, TX 75647 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Henderson, TX 75652 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Kilgore, TX?
- For ZIP code 75662, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Kilgore, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75662?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 251 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.