Frost dates for 76430Albany, TX
The average last spring frost in Albany is March 30 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 225 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 30
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 225 days
Safer after Apr 16 (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 20 · Apr 9 · Apr 25 | Oct 16 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 203 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 30 · Apr 16 | Oct 23 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 225 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 13 · Apr 5 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 8 | 249 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Albany
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 27 – May 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – May 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76430 is matched to the NOAA station Albany, TX, 2.4 km away, at 1,448 ft elevation (91 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, TX (used) | 1,448 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 8 |
| Ft Griffin, TX | 1,275 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 6 |
| Breckenridge, TX | 1,170 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 3 |
| Putnam, TX | 1,621 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Albany
- Moran, TX 76464 · last Mar 30, first Nov 8
- Lueders, TX 79533 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Baird, TX 79504 · last Mar 27, first Nov 7
- Breckenridge, TX 76424 · last Apr 4, first Nov 3
- Avoca, TX 79503 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Putnam, TX 76469 · last Mar 27, first Nov 7
- Clyde, TX 79510 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
- Abilene, TX 79699 · last Mar 20, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Albany, TX?
- For ZIP code 76430, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Albany, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Albany, 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 76430?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 225 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.