Frost dates for 75680Minden, TX
The average last spring frost in Minden is March 15 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 247 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 247 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (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 7 · Mar 29 · Apr 16 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 223 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 15 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 5 | 247 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Mar 1 · Mar 21 | Nov 8 · Nov 29 · Dec 26 | 275 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Minden
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 27 |
| 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 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 27 |
| 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 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75680 is matched to the NOAA station Henderson, TX, 21.3 km away, at 420 ft elevation (46 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, TX (used) | 420 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Longview Wsmo, TX | 407 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
| Carthage, TX | 305 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 19 |
| Longview E Tx Rgnl Ap, TX | 365 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Minden
- Mount Enterprise, TX 75681 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Henderson, TX 75654 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Laneville, TX 75667 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Long Branch, TX 75669 · last Mar 8, first Nov 19
- Clayton, TX 75637 · last Mar 8, first Nov 19
- Cushing, TX 75760 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Garrison, TX 75946 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Sacul, TX 75788 · last Mar 7, first Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Minden, TX?
- For ZIP code 75680, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Henderson, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Minden, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75680?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 247 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.