Frost dates for 76654Leroy, TX
The average last spring frost in Leroy is March 15 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 245 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 245 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 16 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 9 · Mar 31 · Apr 18 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 22 | 220 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 15 · Apr 6 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 4 | 245 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 4 · Mar 2 · Mar 24 | Nov 7 · Nov 28 · Dec 21 | 272 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Leroy
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 26 |
| 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 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 26 |
| 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 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76654 is matched to the NOAA station Waco Rgnl Ap, TX, 23.5 km away, at 500 ft elevation (1 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco Rgnl Ap, TX (used) | 500 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 15 |
| Waco Dam, TX | 495 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
| Hillsboro, TX | 550 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Whitney Dam, TX | 574 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Leroy
- Axtell, TX 76624 · last Mar 9, first Nov 20
- Ross, TX 76684 · last Mar 15, first Nov 15
- Elm Mott, TX 76640 · last Mar 15, first Nov 15
- West, TX 76691 · last Mar 15, first Nov 15
- Mount Calm, TX 76673 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
- Waco, TX 76705 · last Mar 9, first Nov 20
- Penelope, TX 76676 · last Mar 21, first Nov 10
- Abbott, TX 76621 · last Mar 21, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Leroy, TX?
- For ZIP code 76654, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Waco Rgnl Ap, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Leroy, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. 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 76654?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 245 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.