Frost dates for 76034Colleyville, TX
The average last spring frost in Colleyville is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 249 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 249 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 22 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 8 · Mar 29 · Apr 15 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 23 | 223 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 14 · Apr 3 | Nov 2 · Nov 17 · Dec 4 | 249 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 4 · Mar 1 · Mar 20 | Nov 9 · Nov 29 · Dec 20 | 275 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Colleyville
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 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76034 is matched to the NOAA station Grapevine Dam, TX, 11 km away, at 585 ft elevation (42 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Dam, TX (used) | 585 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Dallas Ft Worth Ap, TX | 560 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 24 |
| Ft Worth Wsfo, TX | 644 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 20 |
| Arlington Six Flags, TX | 536 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Colleyville
- Bedford, TX 76021 · last Mar 8, first Nov 24
- Hurst, TX 76054 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- North Richland Hills, TX 76182 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- Euless, TX 76039 · last Mar 8, first Nov 24
- Southlake, TX 76092 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Grapevine, TX 76051 · last Mar 14, first Nov 17
- Fort Worth, TX 76148 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- Keller, TX 76248 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Colleyville, TX?
- For ZIP code 76034, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Grapevine Dam, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Colleyville, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76034?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 249 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.