Frost dates for 76446Dublin, TX
The average last spring frost in Dublin is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 243 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 243 days
Safer after Apr 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 20 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 8 · Mar 31 · Apr 18 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 23 | 221 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 16 · Apr 5 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 3 | 243 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 11 · Mar 3 · Mar 24 | Nov 9 · Nov 29 · Dec 17 | 270 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dublin
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 13 – Apr 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76446 is matched to the NOAA station Dublin 2Se, TX, 5 km away, at 1,468 ft elevation (18 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin 2Se, TX (used) | 1,468 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Stephenville, TX | 1,290 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Proctor Rsvr, TX | 1,221 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 18 |
| Hico, TX | 1,043 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Dublin
- Proctor, TX 76468 · last Mar 12, first Nov 18
- Lingleville, TX 76461 · last Mar 16, first Nov 16
- Stephenville, TX 76401 · last Mar 29, first Nov 8
- De Leon, TX 76444 · last Mar 12, first Nov 18
- Carlton, TX 76436 · last Mar 16, first Nov 16
- Gustine, TX 76455 · last Mar 12, first Nov 18
- Desdemona, TX 76445 · last Mar 29, first Nov 8
- Comanche, TX 76442 · last Mar 12, first Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dublin, TX?
- For ZIP code 76446, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dublin 2Se, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 5.
- When is the first frost in Dublin, 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 76446?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 243 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.