Frost dates for 76877San Saba, TX
The average last spring frost in San Saba is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 239 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 239 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 11 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 10 · Apr 1 · Apr 20 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 18 | 217 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 16 · Apr 8 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Nov 29 | 239 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 12 · Mar 4 · Mar 23 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 13 | 265 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for San Saba
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 13 – Apr 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76877 is matched to the NOAA station San Saba 7Nw, TX, 13.8 km away, at 1,330 ft elevation (38 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba 7Nw, TX (used) | 1,330 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 13 |
| Goldthwaite 1 Wsw, TX | 1,507 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 11 |
| Llano, TX | 1,020 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 10 |
| Lampasas, TX | 1,032 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 12 |
Frost dates near San Saba
- Cherokee, TX 76832 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Richland Springs, TX 76871 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Bend, TX 76824 · last Mar 22, first Nov 12
- Lometa, TX 76853 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Valley Spring, TX 76885 · last Mar 20, first Nov 10
- Goldthwaite, TX 76844 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Pontotoc, TX 76869 · last Mar 18, first Nov 13
- Tow, TX 78672 · last Mar 20, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in San Saba, TX?
- For ZIP code 76877, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the San Saba 7Nw, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in San Saba, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76877?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 239 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.