Frost dates for 76945Robert Lee, TX
The average last spring frost in Robert Lee is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 226 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 226 days
Safer after Apr 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (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 21 · Apr 6 · Apr 24 | Oct 15 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 203 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 7 · Mar 26 · Apr 12 | Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 23 | 226 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 12 · Apr 1 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 4 | 252 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Robert Lee
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 23 – May 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – May 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76945 is matched to the NOAA station Robert Lee 4Wsw, TX, 2.7 km away, at 1,914 ft elevation (119 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lee 4Wsw, TX (used) | 1,914 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 7 |
| Bronte 11 Nne, TX | 1,997 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 4 |
| Water Valley, TX | 2,115 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 2 |
| Wingate, TX | 2,012 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Robert Lee
- Bronte, TX 76933 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Silver, TX 76949 · last Apr 6, first Nov 2
- Tennyson, TX 76953 · last Mar 22, first Nov 10
- Blackwell, TX 79506 · last Apr 3, first Nov 4
- Carlsbad, TX 76934 · last Apr 6, first Nov 2
- Water Valley, TX 76958 · last Apr 6, first Nov 2
- Maryneal, TX 79535 · last Mar 30, first Nov 8
- Norton, TX 76865 · last Apr 3, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Robert Lee, TX?
- For ZIP code 76945, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Robert Lee 4Wsw, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 12.
- When is the first frost in Robert Lee, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. 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 76945?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 226 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.