Frost dates for 75669Long Branch, TX
The average last spring frost in Long Branch is March 8 and the average first fall frost is November 19, giving a typical growing season of about 255 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 8
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 19
- Growing season
- 255 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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 3 · Mar 25 · Apr 16 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 26 | 230 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 8 · Mar 31 | Nov 2 · Nov 19 · Dec 8 | 255 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 28 · Feb 24 · Mar 16 | Nov 10 · Dec 2 · Dec 29 | 284 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Long Branch
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 30 |
| 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 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – May 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Jul 30 |
| 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 20 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Apr 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Oct 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 9 – Dec 10 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75669 is matched to the NOAA station Carthage, TX, 22.7 km away, at 305 ft elevation (7 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage, TX (used) | 305 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 19 |
| Henderson, TX | 420 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Longview Wsmo, TX | 407 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
| Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX | 365 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Long Branch
- Clayton, TX 75637 · last Mar 8, first Nov 19
- Gary, TX 75643 · last Mar 8, first Nov 19
- Mount Enterprise, TX 75681 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Minden, TX 75680 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Carthage, TX 75633 · last Mar 8, first Nov 19
- Henderson, TX 75654 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Timpson, TX 75975 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Beckville, TX 75631 · last Mar 8, first Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Long Branch, TX?
- For ZIP code 75669, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Carthage, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Long Branch, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 19. 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 75669?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 255 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.