Frost dates for 76114Fort Worth, TX
The average last spring frost in Fort Worth is March 3 and the average first fall frost is November 27, giving a typical growing season of about 270 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 27
- Growing season
- 270 days
Safer after Mar 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 41 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 26 · Mar 16 · Apr 5 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 2 | 244 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 12 · Mar 3 · Mar 22 | Nov 6 · Nov 27 · Dec 17 | 270 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 22 · Feb 17 · Mar 10 | Nov 21 · Dec 12 · Jan 9 | 300 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Fort Worth
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 31 – Apr 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 31 – Mar 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Aug 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – May 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Apr 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Apr 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 20 – Jan 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Jan 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Apr 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Mar 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 17 – Dec 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76114 is matched to the NOAA station Ft Worth Nas, TX, 5.5 km away, at 608 ft elevation (11 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Worth Nas, TX (used) | 608 ft | Mar 3 | Nov 27 |
| Ft Worth Meacham Fld, TX | 687 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Ft Worth Meacham Fld Naaf, TX | 705 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Ft Worth Wsfo, TX | 644 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Fort Worth
- Fort Worth, TX 76164 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
- Naval Air Station Jrb, TX 76127 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- Arlington, TX 76005 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- Haltom City, TX 76117 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- Azle, TX 76020 · last Mar 13, first Nov 20
- Keller, TX 76244 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Haslet, TX 76052 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fort Worth, TX?
- For ZIP code 76114, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Ft Worth Nas, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 22.
- When is the first frost in Fort Worth, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76114?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 270 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.