Frost dates for 76855Lowake, TX
The average last spring frost in Lowake is March 30 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 222 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 30
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 222 days
Safer after Apr 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 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 23 · Apr 9 · Apr 25 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 11 | 201 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 7 · Mar 30 · Apr 17 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 222 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 14 · Apr 2 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 3 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lowake
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 27 – May 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – May 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76855 is matched to the NOAA station Paint Rock, TX, 15.3 km away, at 1,654 ft elevation (95 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Rock, TX (used) | 1,654 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Ballinger 2 Nw, TX | 1,755 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
| Concho Park/Ivie Rsvr, TX | 1,569 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| Eden, TX | 2,050 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Lowake
- Rowena, TX 76875 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Miles, TX 76861 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Mereta, TX 76940 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Paint Rock, TX 76866 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Veribest, TX 76886 · last Mar 20, first Nov 10
- Eola, TX 76937 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Ballinger, TX 76821 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Tennyson, TX 76953 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lowake, TX?
- For ZIP code 76855, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Paint Rock, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 17.
- When is the first frost in Lowake, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76855?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 222 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.