Frost dates for 77585Saratoga, TX
The average last spring frost in Saratoga is February 18 and the average first fall frost is December 2, giving a typical growing season of about 291 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 18
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 2
- Growing season
- 291 days
Safer after Mar 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 9 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 36 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 8 · Mar 5 · Mar 26 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 7 | 259 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 20 · Feb 18 · Mar 15 | Nov 9 · Dec 2 · Jan 5 | 291 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 28 · Jan 29 · Mar 1 | Nov 28 · Dec 29 · Jan 30 | 333 days | 86% |
Planting calendar for Saratoga
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 18 – Mar 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 6 – Aug 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 18 – Feb 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Aug 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 6 – Apr 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 6 – Sep 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 6 – Aug 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Apr 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Mar 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Mar 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 7 – Jan 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Feb 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Sep 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 21 – Jan 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Apr 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Oct 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 8 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Mar 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Feb 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 22 – Dec 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77585 is matched to the NOAA station Beaumont Rsch Ctr, TX, 33 km away, at 27 ft elevation (58 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Rsch Ctr, TX (used) | 27 ft | Feb 18 | Dec 2 |
| Wildwood, TX | 200 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 21 |
| Lumberton, TX | 39 ft | Feb 25 | Nov 30 |
| Liberty, TX | 35 ft | Feb 21 | Dec 1 |
Frost dates near Saratoga
- Batson, TX 77519 · last Feb 21, first Dec 1
- Thicket, TX 77374 · last Feb 21, first Dec 1
- Hull, TX 77564 · last Feb 21, first Dec 1
- Sour Lake, TX 77659 · last Feb 18, first Dec 2
- Kountze, TX 77625 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Daisetta, TX 77533 · last Feb 21, first Dec 1
- Votaw, TX 77376 · last Mar 7, first Nov 20
- Hardin, TX 77561 · last Feb 21, first Dec 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Saratoga, TX?
- For ZIP code 77585, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Beaumont Rsch Ctr, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 15.
- When is the first frost in Saratoga, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77585?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 291 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.