Frost dates for 77616Fred, TX
The average last spring frost in Fred is March 9 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 258 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 9
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 258 days
Safer after Apr 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 26 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 25 · Apr 15 | Oct 25 · Nov 8 · Nov 29 | 230 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 13 · Mar 9 · Apr 2 | Nov 1 · Nov 22 · Dec 11 | 258 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 20 · Feb 19 · Mar 16 | Nov 15 · Dec 7 · Jan 6 | 290 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Fred
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 6 – Apr 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 25 – Aug 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 6 – Mar 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Aug 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – May 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Aug 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Apr 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Apr 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 26 – Jan 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 9 – Feb 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Apr 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77616 is matched to the NOAA station Town Bluff Dam, TX, 25.1 km away, at 214 ft elevation (83 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Bluff Dam, TX (used) | 214 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 22 |
| Wildwood, TX | 200 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 21 |
| Lumberton, TX | 39 ft | Feb 25 | Nov 30 |
| Beaumont City, TX | 20 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
Frost dates near Fred
- Spurger, TX 77660 · last Mar 9, first Nov 22
- Hillister, TX 77624 · last Mar 9, first Nov 22
- Warren, TX 77664 · last Mar 6, first Nov 21
- Buna, TX 77612 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Kountze, TX 77625 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Village Mills, TX 77663 · last Mar 6, first Nov 21
- Silsbee, TX 77656 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Kirbyville, TX 75956 · last Mar 9, first Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fred, TX?
- For ZIP code 77616, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Town Bluff Dam, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 2.
- When is the first frost in Fred, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77616?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 258 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.