Frost dates for 76801Brownwood, TX
The average last spring frost in Brownwood is March 22 and the average first fall frost is November 10, giving a typical growing season of about 233 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 22
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 10
- Growing season
- 233 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 15 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 209 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 22 · Apr 9 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 28 | 233 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 7 · Mar 28 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 7 | 258 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Brownwood
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 19 – Apr 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jul 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 21 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – May 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Mar 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76801 is matched to the NOAA station Brownwood 2Ene, TX, 6 km away, at 1,394 ft elevation (42 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownwood 2Ene, TX (used) | 1,394 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
| Rising Star 1S, TX | 1,633 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 10 |
| Coleman, TX | 1,718 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| Proctor Rsvr, TX | 1,221 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near Brownwood
- Early, TX 76803 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Brownwood, TX 76804 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Blanket, TX 76432 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Bangs, TX 76823 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Zephyr, TX 76890 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- May, TX 76857 · last Mar 26, first Nov 10
- Sidney, TX 76474 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Brookesmith, TX 76827 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Brownwood, TX?
- For ZIP code 76801, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Brownwood 2Ene, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Brownwood, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76801?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 233 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.