Frost dates for 76455Gustine, TX
The average last spring frost in Gustine is March 12 and the average first fall frost is November 18, giving a typical growing season of about 249 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 12
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 18
- Growing season
- 249 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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 17 | Oct 22 · Nov 7 · Nov 24 | 222 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 12 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 5 | 249 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 6 · Mar 1 · Mar 21 | Nov 11 · Dec 2 · Dec 26 | 277 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gustine
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 9 – Apr 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Jul 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 9 – Mar 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – May 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Aug 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Jul 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Apr 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 29 – Jan 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 8 – Dec 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76455 is matched to the NOAA station Proctor Rsvr, TX, 15.6 km away, at 1,221 ft elevation (33 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Rsvr, TX (used) | 1,221 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 18 |
| Dublin 2Se, TX | 1,468 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Hico, TX | 1,043 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Stephenville, TX | 1,290 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Gustine
- Energy, TX 76452 · last Mar 12, first Nov 18
- Proctor, TX 76468 · last Mar 12, first Nov 18
- Pottsville, TX 76565 · last Mar 15, first Nov 18
- Comanche, TX 76442 · last Mar 12, first Nov 18
- Carlton, TX 76436 · last Mar 16, first Nov 16
- Priddy, TX 76870 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Dublin, TX 76446 · last Mar 16, first Nov 16
- De Leon, TX 76444 · last Mar 12, first Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gustine, TX?
- For ZIP code 76455, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Proctor Rsvr, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Gustine, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 18. 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 76455?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 249 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.