Frost dates for 76854London, TX
The average last spring frost in London is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 229 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 229 days
Safer after Apr 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 26 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 18 · Apr 7 · Apr 26 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 13 | 205 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 25 · Apr 17 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 25 | 229 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 9 · Apr 2 | Nov 3 · Nov 19 · Dec 7 | 254 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for London
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76854 is matched to the NOAA station Junction Kimble Co Ap, TX, 25.9 km away, at 1,749 ft elevation (46 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Kimble Co Ap, TX (used) | 1,749 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 7 |
| Menard, TX | 1,979 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Junction 4Ssw, TX | 1,747 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
| Mason, TX | 1,531 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 13 |
Frost dates near London
- Hext, TX 76848 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
- Junction, TX 76849 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Menard, TX 76859 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
- Mason, TX 76856 · last Mar 18, first Nov 13
- Doss, TX 78618 · last Mar 15, first Nov 15
- Telegraph, TX 76883 · last Apr 8, first Oct 28
- Fort Mc Kavett, TX 76841 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Fredonia, TX 76842 · last Mar 18, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in London, TX?
- For ZIP code 76854, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Junction Kimble Co Ap, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 17.
- When is the first frost in London, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76854?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 229 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.