Frost dates for 75941Diboll, TX
The average last spring frost in Diboll is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 247 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 247 days
Safer after Apr 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (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 4 · Mar 28 · Apr 16 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 20 | 221 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 11 · Apr 4 | Oct 30 · Nov 15 · Dec 4 | 247 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 27 · Feb 25 · Mar 17 | Nov 6 · Nov 28 · Dec 27 | 278 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Diboll
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 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75941 is matched to the NOAA station Lufkin Angelina Co Ap, TX, 4.9 km away, at 288 ft elevation (78 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin Angelina Co Ap, TX (used) | 288 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| Lufkin 11 Nw, TX | 350 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 10 |
| Groveton, TX | 350 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 26 |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 435 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Diboll
- Lufkin, TX 75901 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Corrigan, TX 75939 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Apple Springs, TX 75926 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Huntington, TX 75949 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Centralia, TX 75834 · last Mar 2, first Nov 26
- Pollok, TX 75969 · last Mar 19, first Nov 10
- Woodlake, TX 75865 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Moscow, TX 75960 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Diboll, TX?
- For ZIP code 75941, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lufkin Angelina Co Ap, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 4.
- When is the first frost in Diboll, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75941?
- 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.