Frost dates for 75834Centralia, TX
The average last spring frost in Centralia is March 2 and the average first fall frost is November 26, giving a typical growing season of about 267 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 26
- Growing season
- 267 days
Safer after Mar 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 4 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 31 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 25 · Mar 17 · Apr 7 | Oct 27 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 238 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 1 · Mar 2 · Mar 24 | Nov 4 · Nov 26 · Dec 19 | 267 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 7 · Feb 6 · Mar 10 | Nov 15 · Dec 12 · Jan 13 | 305 days | 98% |
Planting calendar for Centralia
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 | Jan 30 – Apr 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – May 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 19 – Jan 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 16 – Dec 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75834 is matched to the NOAA station Groveton, TX, 12.2 km away, at 350 ft elevation (29 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton, TX (used) | 350 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 26 |
| Lufkin 11 Nw, TX | 350 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 10 |
| Lufkin Angelina Co Ap, TX | 288 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| Crockett, TX | 347 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Centralia
- Apple Springs, TX 75926 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Kennard, TX 75847 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Ratcliff, TX 75858 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Pennington, TX 75856 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Groveton, TX 75845 · last Mar 2, first Nov 26
- Lufkin, TX 75904 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Woodlake, TX 75865 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Diboll, TX 75941 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Centralia, TX?
- For ZIP code 75834, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Groveton, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 24.
- When is the first frost in Centralia, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 26. 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 75834?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 267 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.