Frost dates for 76031Cleburne, TX
The average last spring frost in Cleburne is March 17 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 240 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 17
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 240 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 16 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 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 21 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 217 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 17 · Apr 6 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 240 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 6 · Mar 24 | Nov 6 · Nov 25 · Dec 15 | 263 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cleburne
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 14 – Apr 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 14 – Mar 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Jan 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – May 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76031 is matched to the NOAA station Cleburne, TX, 8 km away, at 783 ft elevation (70 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne, TX (used) | 783 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Burleson, TX | 762 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 14 |
| Benbrook Dam, TX | 790 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Rainbow, TX | 648 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Cleburne
- Keene, TX 76059 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
- Cleburne, TX 76033 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
- Rio Vista, TX 76093 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
- Joshua, TX 76058 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Alvarado, TX 76009 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Grandview, TX 76050 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
- Burleson, TX 76028 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Godley, TX 76044 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cleburne, TX?
- For ZIP code 76031, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cleburne, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Cleburne, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. 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 76031?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 240 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.