Frost dates for 77455Louise, TX
The average last spring frost in Louise is February 23 and the average first fall frost is December 5, giving a typical growing season of about 287 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 23
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 5
- Growing season
- 287 days
Safer after Mar 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 15 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 39 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) | Feb 15 · Mar 7 · Mar 30 | Nov 4 · Nov 25 · Dec 13 | 259 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 22 · Feb 23 · Mar 16 | Nov 15 · Dec 5 · Jan 4 | 287 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 29 · Feb 2 · Mar 5 | Nov 30 · Dec 25 · Jan 27 | 324 days | 91% |
Planting calendar for Louise
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 | Jan 23 – Mar 31 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 11 – Aug 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 23 – Feb 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 9 – Mar 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Aug 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 11 – Apr 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 11 – Sep 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 11 – Aug 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Apr 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 12 – Jan 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 26 – Jan 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Apr 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Mar 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 25 – Dec 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77455 is matched to the NOAA station El Campo, TX, 16.6 km away, at 110 ft elevation (25 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Campo, TX (used) | 110 ft | Feb 23 | Dec 5 |
| Danevang 1 W, TX | 70 ft | Feb 15 | Dec 8 |
| Bay City Wtr Wks, TX | 52 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 3 |
| Palacios Muni Ap, TX | 12 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 17 |
Frost dates near Louise
- Ganado, TX 77962 · last Feb 15, first Dec 8
- El Campo, TX 77437 · last Feb 23, first Dec 5
- Danevang, TX 77432 · last Feb 15, first Dec 8
- Midfield, TX 77458 · last Feb 15, first Dec 8
- Pierce, TX 77467 · last Feb 23, first Dec 5
- Francitas, TX 77961 · last Feb 1, first Dec 17
- Edna, TX 77957 · last Feb 4, first Dec 9
- La Ward, TX 77970 · last Feb 1, first Dec 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Louise, TX?
- For ZIP code 77455, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the El Campo, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 16.
- When is the first frost in Louise, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77455?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 287 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.