Frost dates for 76681Richland, TX
The average last spring frost in Richland is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 23, giving a typical growing season of about 261 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 23
- Growing season
- 261 days
Safer after Mar 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 28 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) | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 10 | Oct 29 · Nov 13 · Nov 29 | 235 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 14 · Mar 7 · Mar 30 | Nov 6 · Nov 23 · Dec 12 | 261 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 25 · Feb 22 · Mar 14 | Nov 16 · Dec 7 · Jan 3 | 290 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Richland
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 4 – Apr 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Sep 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 13 – Dec 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76681 is matched to the NOAA station Corsicana Campbell Fld, TX, 14.8 km away, at 448 ft elevation (64 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsicana Campbell Fld, TX (used) | 448 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
| Navarro Mills Dam, TX | 454 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 14 |
| Corsicana, TX | 449 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Fairfield 3W, TX | 432 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Richland
- Corsicana, TX 75109 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Wortham, TX 76693 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Streetman, TX 75859 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Purdon, TX 76679 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
- Kirvin, TX 75848 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Tehuacana, TX 76686 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
- Mexia, TX 76667 · last Mar 13, first Nov 22
- Dawson, TX 76639 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Richland, TX?
- For ZIP code 76681, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Corsicana Campbell Fld, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 30.
- When is the first frost in Richland, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 23. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76681?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 261 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.