Frost dates for 76667Mexia, TX
The average last spring frost in Mexia is March 13 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 251 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 13
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 251 days
Safer after Apr 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 4 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 27 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 7 · Mar 29 · Apr 15 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 29 | 227 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 13 · Apr 4 | Nov 4 · Nov 22 · Dec 10 | 251 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 28 · Feb 28 · Mar 24 | Nov 11 · Dec 4 · Dec 30 | 281 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mexia
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 10 – Apr 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – May 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Apr 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Jan 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76667 is matched to the NOAA station Mexia, TX, 8 km away, at 503 ft elevation (12 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexia, TX (used) | 503 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 22 |
| Fairfield 3W, TX | 432 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Navarro Mills Dam, TX | 454 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 14 |
| Corsicana Campbell Fld, TX | 448 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
Frost dates near Mexia
- Tehuacana, TX 76686 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
- Wortham, TX 76693 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Groesbeck, TX 76642 · last Mar 13, first Nov 22
- Coolidge, TX 76635 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
- Kirvin, TX 75848 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Teague, TX 75860 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Richland, TX 76681 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Prairie Hill, TX 76678 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mexia, TX?
- For ZIP code 76667, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mexia, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 4.
- When is the first frost in Mexia, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76667?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 251 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.