Frost dates for 75976Wells, TX
The average last spring frost in Wells is March 19 and the average first fall frost is November 10, giving a typical growing season of about 239 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 19
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 10
- Growing season
- 239 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 11 · Apr 3 · Apr 22 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 215 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 19 · Apr 9 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Dec 1 | 239 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 4 · Mar 3 · Mar 28 | Nov 5 · Nov 24 · Dec 13 | 266 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Wells
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 16 – Apr 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 21 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – May 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Mar 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75976 is matched to the NOAA station Lufkin 11 Nw, TX, 8.1 km away, at 350 ft elevation (25 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin 11 Nw, TX (used) | 350 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 10 |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 435 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
| Lufkin Angelina Co Ap, TX | 288 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| Groveton, TX | 350 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 26 |
Frost dates near Wells
- Pollok, TX 75969 · last Mar 19, first Nov 10
- Lufkin, TX 75904 · last Mar 11, first Nov 15
- Alto, TX 75925 · last Mar 7, first Nov 25
- Douglass, TX 75943 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Ratcliff, TX 75858 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Kennard, TX 75847 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Centralia, TX 75834 · last Mar 2, first Nov 26
- Nacogdoches, TX 75963 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wells, TX?
- For ZIP code 75976, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lufkin 11 Nw, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Wells, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75976?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 239 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.