Frost dates for 76271Tioga, TX
The average last spring frost in Tioga is March 24 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 237 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 24
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 237 days
Safer after Apr 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 16 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 23 | 216 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 24 · Apr 13 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 2 | 237 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 11 · Apr 1 | Nov 8 · Nov 27 · Dec 16 | 260 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Tioga
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 21 – Apr 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – Jul 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Aug 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Jul 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – May 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Mar 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76271 is matched to the NOAA station Pilot Point Isl Du Boi, TX, 14.8 km away, at 690 ft elevation (24 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Point Isl Du Boi, TX (used) | 690 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 16 |
| Gainesville 5 Ene, TX | 870 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 14 |
| Denton 2 Se, TX | 630 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 20 |
| Sherman, TX | 760 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Tioga
- Collinsville, TX 76233 · last Mar 19, first Nov 14
- Pilot Point, TX 76258 · last Mar 24, first Nov 16
- Gunter, TX 75058 · last Mar 14, first Nov 19
- Gainesville, TX 76241 · last Mar 19, first Nov 14
- Aubrey, TX 76227 · last Mar 13, first Nov 20
- Whitesboro, TX 76273 · last Mar 19, first Nov 14
- Celina, TX 75009 · last Mar 18, first Nov 11
- Southmayd, TX 76268 · last Mar 14, first Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tioga, TX?
- For ZIP code 76271, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pilot Point Isl Du Boi, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 13.
- When is the first frost in Tioga, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76271?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 237 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.