Frost dates for 75792Winona, TX
The average last spring frost in Winona is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 21, giving a typical growing season of about 257 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 21
- Growing season
- 257 days
Safer after Mar 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 4 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 25 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 23 · Apr 11 | Oct 26 · Nov 9 · Nov 27 | 231 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 7 · Mar 27 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 9 | 257 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 25 · Feb 23 · Mar 15 | Nov 15 · Dec 4 · Jan 2 | 287 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Winona
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 1 |
| 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 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 1 |
| 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 22 – Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 11 – Dec 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75792 is matched to the NOAA station Tyler, TX, 24 km away, at 550 ft elevation (143 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX (used) | 550 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| Tyler Pounds Fld, TX | 544 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 22 |
| Gilmer 4 Wnw, TX | 390 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Longview, TX | 330 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Winona
- Tyler, TX 75708 · last Mar 7, first Nov 21
- Big Sandy, TX 75797 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Gladewater, TX 75647 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Hawkins, TX 75765 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Kilgore, TX 75663 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
- Laird Hill, TX 75666 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
- Arp, TX 75750 · last Mar 7, first Nov 21
- White Oak, TX 75693 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Winona, TX?
- For ZIP code 75792, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tyler, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 27.
- When is the first frost in Winona, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75792?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 257 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.