Frost dates for 76844Goldthwaite, TX
The average last spring frost in Goldthwaite is March 23 and the average first fall frost is November 11, giving a typical growing season of about 234 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 23
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 11
- Growing season
- 234 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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 16 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 212 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 23 · Apr 9 | Oct 29 · Nov 11 · Nov 28 | 234 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 18 · Mar 8 · Mar 28 | Nov 5 · Nov 21 · Dec 10 | 258 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Goldthwaite
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 20 – Apr 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 8 – Jul 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Jul 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 9 – Feb 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – May 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Mar 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 1 – Dec 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76844 is matched to the NOAA station Goldthwaite 1 Wsw, TX, 1.6 km away, at 1,507 ft elevation (52 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthwaite 1 Wsw, TX (used) | 1,507 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 11 |
| San Saba 7Nw, TX | 1,330 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 13 |
| Evant 1Ssw, TX | 1,245 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
| Brownwood 2Ene, TX | 1,394 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near Goldthwaite
- Mullin, TX 76864 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Priddy, TX 76870 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Star, TX 76880 · last Mar 15, first Nov 18
- Lometa, TX 76853 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Zephyr, TX 76890 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Pottsville, TX 76565 · last Mar 15, first Nov 18
- San Saba, TX 76877 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Richland Springs, TX 76871 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Goldthwaite, TX?
- For ZIP code 76844, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Goldthwaite 1 Wsw, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Goldthwaite, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76844?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 234 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.