Frost dates for 76834Coleman, TX
The average last spring frost in Coleman is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 20, giving a typical growing season of about 249 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 20
- Growing season
- 249 days
Safer after Apr 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 24 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 30 · Apr 15 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 27 | 227 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 14 · Apr 2 | Nov 2 · Nov 20 · Dec 7 | 249 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 5 · Mar 1 · Mar 21 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Dec 22 | 277 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Coleman
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 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 31 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 10 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Sep 2 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 31 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Jul 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 26 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 10 – Dec 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76834 is matched to the NOAA station Coleman, TX, 0.5 km away, at 1,718 ft elevation (12 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman, TX (used) | 1,718 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| Hords Creek Dam, TX | 1,949 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 7 |
| Concho Park/Ivie Rsvr, TX | 1,569 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| Brownwood 2Ene, TX | 1,394 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near Coleman
- Valera, TX 76884 · last Mar 14, first Nov 20
- Santa Anna, TX 76878 · last Mar 14, first Nov 20
- Talpa, TX 76882 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Burkett, TX 76828 · last Mar 14, first Nov 20
- Bangs, TX 76823 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Novice, TX 79538 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Gouldbusk, TX 76845 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Brownwood, TX 76804 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Coleman, TX?
- For ZIP code 76834, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Coleman, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 2.
- When is the first frost in Coleman, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 20. 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 76834?
- 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.