Frost dates for 75704Tyler, TX
The average last spring frost in Tyler is March 8 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 258 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 8
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 258 days
Safer after Mar 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 26 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 24 · Apr 14 | Oct 29 · Nov 11 · Nov 26 | 232 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 16 · Mar 8 · Mar 29 | Nov 6 · Nov 22 · Dec 9 | 258 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 26 · Feb 21 · Mar 15 | Nov 16 · Dec 6 · Jan 1 | 290 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Tyler
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 – Aug 2 |
| 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 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – May 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Aug 2 |
| 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 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Apr 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75704 is matched to the NOAA station Tyler Pounds Fld, TX, 2.2 km away, at 544 ft elevation (42 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Pounds Fld, TX (used) | 544 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 22 |
| Tyler, TX | 550 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| Mineola, TX | 367 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 11 |
| Athens, TX | 448 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near Tyler
- Tyler, TX 75709 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Lindale, TX 75771 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Chandler, TX 75758 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Flint, TX 75762 · last Mar 7, first Nov 21
- Brownsboro, TX 75756 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Ben Wheeler, TX 75754 · last Mar 8, first Nov 22
- Whitehouse, TX 75791 · last Mar 7, first Nov 21
- Winona, TX 75792 · last Mar 7, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tyler, TX?
- For ZIP code 75704, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tyler Pounds Fld, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 29.
- When is the first frost in Tyler, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75704?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 258 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.