Frost dates for 76424Breckenridge, TX
The average last spring frost in Breckenridge is April 4 and the average first fall frost is November 3, giving a typical growing season of about 213 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 4
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 3
- Growing season
- 213 days
Safer after Apr 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 31 · Apr 17 · May 2 | Oct 10 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 192 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 16 | 213 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 1 · Mar 21 · Apr 12 | Oct 30 · Nov 11 · Nov 27 | 235 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Breckenridge
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 4 – May 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jun 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 24 – Nov 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76424 is matched to the NOAA station Breckenridge, TX, 0.8 km away, at 1,170 ft elevation (31 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge, TX (used) | 1,170 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 3 |
| Ft Griffin, TX | 1,275 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 6 |
| Albany, TX | 1,448 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 8 |
| Eastland, TX | 1,438 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Breckenridge
- Caddo, TX 76429 · last Apr 4, first Nov 3
- Moran, TX 76464 · last Mar 30, first Nov 8
- South Bend, TX 76481 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
- Woodson, TX 76491 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Olden, TX 76466 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Albany, TX 76430 · last Mar 30, first Nov 8
- Ranger, TX 76470 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Eastland, TX 76448 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Breckenridge, TX?
- For ZIP code 76424, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Breckenridge, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 22.
- When is the first frost in Breckenridge, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76424?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 213 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.