Frost dates for 76115Fort Worth, TX
The average last spring frost in Fort Worth is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 245 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 245 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (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 9 · Mar 30 · Apr 18 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 22 | 222 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 14 · Apr 3 | Oct 31 · Nov 16 · Dec 5 | 245 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 10 · Mar 2 · Mar 21 | Nov 8 · Nov 30 · Dec 21 | 272 days | 100% |
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 | Feb 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 27 |
| 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 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 27 |
| 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 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76115 is matched to the NOAA station Benbrook Dam, TX, 10.9 km away, at 790 ft elevation (72 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benbrook Dam, TX (used) | 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 |
| Ft Worth Meacham Fld, TX | 687 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Fort Worth
- Fort Worth, TX 76110 · 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
- Crowley, TX 76036 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Kennedale, TX 76060 · last Mar 9, first Nov 21
- Burleson, TX 76097 · last Mar 21, first Nov 14
- Haltom City, TX 76117 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
- North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · last Mar 10, first Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fort Worth, TX?
- For ZIP code 76115, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Benbrook Dam, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Fort Worth, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76115?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 245 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.