Frost dates for 76366Holliday, TX
The average last spring frost in Holliday is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 10, giving a typical growing season of about 231 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 10
- Growing season
- 231 days
Safer after Apr 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (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 20 · Apr 7 · Apr 23 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 15 | 208 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 25 · Apr 13 | Oct 25 · Nov 10 · Nov 27 | 231 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 9 · Mar 30 | Nov 2 · Nov 21 · Dec 6 | 256 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Holliday
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 21 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76366 is matched to the NOAA station Archer City 2W, TX, 24.5 km away, at 1,001 ft elevation (52 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer City 2W, TX (used) | 1,001 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 10 |
| Wichita Falls Muni Ap, TX | 1,017 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Lake Kemp, TX | 1,167 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Henrietta, TX | 930 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Holliday
- Kamay, TX 76369 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Wichita Falls, TX 76310 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Iowa Park, TX 76367 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Sheppard Afb, TX 76311 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Scotland, TX 76379 · last Mar 25, first Nov 10
- Archer City, TX 76351 · last Mar 25, first Nov 10
- Electra, TX 76360 · last Mar 26, first Nov 10
- Burkburnett, TX 76354 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Holliday, TX?
- For ZIP code 76366, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Archer City 2W, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 13.
- When is the first frost in Holliday, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76366?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 231 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.