Frost dates for 76557Moody, TX
The average last spring frost in Moody is March 15 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 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 18
- Growing season
- 249 days
Safer after Apr 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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 29 · Apr 18 | Oct 23 · Nov 8 · Nov 24 | 225 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 15 · Apr 4 | Nov 2 · Nov 18 · Dec 4 | 249 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 5 · Mar 2 · Mar 21 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Dec 22 | 275 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Moody
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 12 – Apr 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 8 – Dec 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76557 is matched to the NOAA station Mcgregor, TX, 20.2 km away, at 723 ft elevation (41 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgregor, TX (used) | 723 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
| Stillhouse Hollow Dam, TX | 706 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| Gatesville, TX | 826 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 9 |
| Killeen, TX | 815 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Moody
- Pendleton, TX 76564 · last Mar 14, first Nov 20
- Eddy, TX 76524 · last Mar 15, first Nov 18
- Troy, TX 76579 · last Mar 14, first Nov 20
- Flat, TX 76526 · last Mar 19, first Nov 9
- Temple, TX 76504 · last Mar 14, first Nov 20
- Bruceville, TX 76630 · last Mar 15, first Nov 18
- Belton, TX 76513 · last Mar 14, first Nov 20
- Mc Gregor, TX 76657 · last Mar 15, first Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Moody, TX?
- For ZIP code 76557, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mcgregor, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 4.
- When is the first frost in Moody, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76557?
- 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.