Frost dates for 76036Crowley, TX
The average last spring frost in Crowley is March 21 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 236 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 21
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 236 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 19 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 15 · Apr 3 · Apr 22 | Oct 20 · Nov 4 · Nov 20 | 213 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 10 | Oct 29 · Nov 14 · Dec 2 | 236 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 14 · Mar 8 · Mar 29 | Nov 7 · Nov 25 · Dec 14 | 261 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Crowley
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 18 – Apr 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – May 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Oct 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Mar 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 4 – Dec 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76036 is matched to the NOAA station Burleson, TX, 8.7 km away, at 762 ft elevation (38 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson, TX (used) | 762 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 14 |
| Benbrook Dam, TX | 790 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Ft Worth Nas, TX | 608 ft | Mar 3 | Nov 27 |
| Ft Worth Meacham Fld Naaf, TX | 705 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
Frost dates near Crowley
- Fort Worth, TX 76123 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Burleson, TX 76097 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Joshua, TX 76058 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Kennedale, TX 76060 · last Mar 9, first Nov 21
- Naval Air Station Jrb, TX 76127 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- Lillian, TX 76061 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Arlington, TX 76016 · last Mar 9, first Nov 21
- Keene, TX 76059 · last Mar 17, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crowley, TX?
- For ZIP code 76036, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Burleson, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Crowley, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76036?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 236 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.