Frost dates for 76228Bellevue, TX
The average last spring frost in Bellevue is April 1 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 221 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 221 days
Safer after Apr 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 27 · Apr 9 · Apr 24 | Oct 16 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 203 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 13 · Apr 1 · Apr 17 | Oct 23 · Nov 8 · Nov 29 | 221 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 8 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 7 | 244 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bellevue
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 | Mar 1 – May 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jun 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76228 is matched to the NOAA station Henrietta, TX, 25.3 km away, at 930 ft elevation (67 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta, TX (used) | 930 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 8 |
| Bowie, TX | 1,080 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
| Jacksboro, TX | 1,081 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Archer City 2W, TX | 1,001 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near Bellevue
- Bluegrove, TX 76352 · last Apr 1, first Nov 8
- Windthorst, TX 76389 · last Mar 25, first Nov 10
- Henrietta, TX 76365 · last Apr 1, first Nov 8
- Scotland, TX 76379 · last Mar 25, first Nov 10
- Bowie, TX 76230 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Ringgold, TX 76261 · last Mar 24, first Nov 8
- Sunset, TX 76270 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Jacksboro, TX 76458 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bellevue, TX?
- For ZIP code 76228, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Henrietta, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 17.
- When is the first frost in Bellevue, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76228?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 221 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.