Frost dates for 75959Milam, TX
The average last spring frost in Milam is March 1 and the average first fall frost is November 30, giving a typical growing season of about 272 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 30
- Growing season
- 272 days
Safer after Mar 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 9 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 36 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 24 · Mar 15 · Apr 8 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 3 | 245 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 4 · Mar 1 · Mar 22 | Nov 9 · Nov 30 · Dec 21 | 272 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 17 · Feb 12 · Mar 9 | Nov 21 · Dec 15 · Jan 13 | 307 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Milam
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 29 – Apr 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – May 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 31 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 18 – Jan 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Apr 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Oct 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 20 – Dec 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75959 is matched to the NOAA station Toledo Bend Lake, LA, 36.5 km away, at 181 ft elevation (127 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Bend Lake, LA (used) | 181 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 30 |
| San Augustine, TX | 295 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 13 |
| Many, LA | 255 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
| Toledo Bend Dam, TX | 190 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near Milam
- Hemphill, TX 75948 · last Mar 1, first Nov 30
- Bronson, TX 75930 · last Feb 24, first Dec 1
- Pineland, TX 75968 · last Feb 24, first Dec 1
- Negreet, LA 71460 · last Mar 3, first Nov 27
- Zwolle, LA 71486 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
- San Augustine, TX 75972 · last Mar 18, first Nov 13
- Florien, LA 71429 · last Mar 3, first Nov 27
- Noble, LA 71462 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Milam, TX?
- For ZIP code 75959, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Toledo Bend Lake, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 22.
- When is the first frost in Milam, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75959?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 272 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.