Frost dates for 76426Bridgeport, TX
The average last spring frost in Bridgeport is March 29 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 222 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 29
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 222 days
Safer after Apr 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (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 25 · Apr 10 · Apr 26 | Oct 15 · Oct 30 · Nov 13 | 202 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 11 · Mar 29 · Apr 16 | Oct 25 · Nov 7 · Nov 23 | 222 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 15 · Apr 1 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 4 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bridgeport
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 26 – May 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – May 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76426 is matched to the NOAA station Bridgeport, TX, 2.2 km away, at 769 ft elevation (18 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, TX (used) | 769 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 7 |
| Decatur, TX | 970 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 11 |
| Alvord 3 N, TX | 1,010 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Jacksboro, TX | 1,081 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Bridgeport
- Paradise, TX 76073 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Chico, TX 76431 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Decatur, TX 76234 · last Mar 20, first Nov 11
- Alvord, TX 76225 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
- Boyd, TX 76023 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Poolville, TX 76487 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Springtown, TX 76082 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Sunset, TX 76270 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bridgeport, TX?
- For ZIP code 76426, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bridgeport, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Bridgeport, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. 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 76426?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 222 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.