Frost dates for 76486Perrin, TX
The average last spring frost in Perrin is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 225 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 225 days
Safer after Apr 18 (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 23 · Apr 11 · Apr 28 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 12 | 203 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 28 · Apr 18 | Oct 23 · Nov 7 · Nov 23 | 225 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 14 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 4 | 247 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Perrin
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 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76486 is matched to the NOAA station Jacksboro, TX, 21.3 km away, at 1,081 ft elevation (31 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksboro, TX (used) | 1,081 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Mineral Wells Ap, TX | 930 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 10 |
| Bridgeport, TX | 769 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 7 |
| Weatherford, TX | 955 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Perrin
- Whitt, TX 76490 · last Mar 24, first Nov 10
- Poolville, TX 76487 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Jacksboro, TX 76458 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Mineral Wells, TX 76067 · last Mar 24, first Nov 10
- Peaster, TX 76485 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Graford, TX 76449 · last Mar 24, first Nov 10
- Weatherford, TX 76088 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Bridgeport, TX 76426 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Perrin, TX?
- For ZIP code 76486, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jacksboro, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 18.
- When is the first frost in Perrin, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. 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 76486?
- 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.