Frost dates for 77369Rye, TX
The average last spring frost in Rye is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 20, giving a typical growing season of about 259 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 20
- Growing season
- 259 days
Safer after Mar 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 17 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 2 · Mar 22 · Apr 13 | Oct 25 · Nov 9 · Nov 28 | 233 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 8 · Mar 7 · Mar 29 | Nov 2 · Nov 20 · Dec 10 | 259 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 15 · Feb 17 · Mar 15 | Nov 11 · Dec 4 · Jan 8 | 294 days | 98% |
Planting calendar for Rye
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 4 – Apr 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Jul 31 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 10 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Sep 2 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Jul 31 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Jul 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 26 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 10 – Dec 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77369 is matched to the NOAA station Cleveland, TX, 34.3 km away, at 196 ft elevation (101 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TX (used) | 196 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 20 |
| Wildwood, TX | 200 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 21 |
| Livingston 2 Nne, TX | 178 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
| Liberty, TX | 35 ft | Feb 21 | Dec 1 |
Frost dates near Rye
- Votaw, TX 77376 · last Mar 7, first Nov 20
- Romayor, TX 77368 · last Mar 7, first Nov 20
- Ace, TX 77326 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
- Thicket, TX 77374 · last Feb 21, first Dec 1
- Dallardsville, TX 77332 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
- Shepherd, TX 77371 · last Mar 7, first Nov 20
- Goodrich, TX 77335 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
- Saratoga, TX 77585 · last Feb 18, first Dec 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rye, TX?
- For ZIP code 77369, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cleveland, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 29.
- When is the first frost in Rye, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 20. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77369?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 259 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.