Frost dates for 77573League City, TX
The average last spring frost in League City is January 31 and the average first fall frost is December 14, giving a typical growing season of about 317 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 31
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 14
- Growing season
- 317 days
Safer after Mar 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 19 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 47 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) | Jan 21 · Feb 22 · Mar 17 | Nov 9 · Nov 29 · Dec 22 | 281 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 25 · Jan 31 · Mar 5 | Nov 19 · Dec 14 · Jan 19 | 317 days | 94% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 19 · Jan 17 · Feb 24 | Dec 6 · Jan 3 · Feb 5 | 356 days | 60% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77573 is matched to the NOAA station Houston Nwso, TX, 5.2 km away, at 19 ft elevation (6 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Nwso, TX (used) | 19 ft | Jan 31 | Dec 14 |
| Houston Clover Fld, TX | 44 ft | Jan 31 | Dec 27 |
| Alvin, TX | 28 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 5 |
| Houston Hobby Ap, TX | 44 ft | Jan 30 | Dec 28 |
Frost dates near League City
- League City, TX 77574 · last Jan 31, first Dec 14
- Pasadena, TX 77508 · last Jan 31, first Dec 14
- Houston, TX 77058 · last Jan 31, first Dec 14
- Webster, TX 77598 · last Jan 31, first Dec 27
- Kemah, TX 77565 · last Jan 31, first Dec 14
- Dickinson, TX 77539 · last Jan 31, first Dec 14
- Friendswood, TX 77546 · last Jan 31, first Dec 27
- Seabrook, TX 77586 · last Jan 31, first Dec 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in League City, TX?
- For ZIP code 77573, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Houston Nwso, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 5.
- When is the first frost in League City, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77573?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 317 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.