Frost dates for 75784Reklaw, TX
The average last spring frost in Reklaw is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 25, giving a typical growing season of about 263 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 25
- Growing season
- 263 days
Safer after Mar 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 5 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 29 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) | Feb 28 · Mar 23 · Apr 12 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 235 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 7 · Mar 29 | Nov 5 · Nov 25 · Dec 14 | 263 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 25 · Feb 23 · Mar 15 | Nov 13 · Dec 7 · Jan 4 | 292 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Reklaw
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 4 – Apr 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 15 – Dec 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75784 is matched to the NOAA station Rusk, TX, 15 km away, at 695 ft elevation (393 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk, TX (used) | 695 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 25 |
| Jacksonville, TX | 560 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 14 |
| Henderson, TX | 420 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 435 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Reklaw
- Sacul, TX 75788 · last Mar 7, first Nov 25
- Rusk, TX 75785 · last Mar 7, first Nov 25
- Gallatin, TX 75764 · last Mar 22, first Nov 14
- New Summerfield, TX 75780 · last Mar 22, first Nov 14
- Laneville, TX 75667 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Cushing, TX 75760 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Jacksonville, TX 75766 · last Mar 22, first Nov 14
- Troup, TX 75789 · last Mar 22, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Reklaw, TX?
- For ZIP code 75784, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Rusk, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 29.
- When is the first frost in Reklaw, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75784?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 263 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.