Frost dates for 77627Nederland, TX
The average last spring frost in Nederland is February 14 and the average first fall frost is December 7, giving a typical growing season of about 301 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 14
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 7
- Growing season
- 301 days
Safer after Mar 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 15 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 41 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 5 · Mar 4 · Mar 27 | Nov 3 · Nov 23 · Dec 12 | 264 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 17 · Feb 14 · Mar 13 | Nov 15 · Dec 7 · Jan 9 | 301 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 23 · Jan 28 · Mar 3 | Dec 1 · Jan 1 · Feb 3 | 338 days | 79% |
Planting calendar for Nederland
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 14 – Mar 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 2 – Aug 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 14 – Feb 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Jan 31 – Mar 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Aug 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Apr 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Aug 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 9 – Apr 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Mar 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Mar 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 3 – Dec 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 27 – Jan 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 17 – Jan 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Apr 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Mar 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 27 – Dec 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77627 is matched to the NOAA station Port Arthur Se Tx Ap, TX, 3 km away, at 16 ft elevation (3 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur Se Tx Ap, TX (used) | 16 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Beaumont City, TX | 20 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| Beaumont Rsch Ctr, TX | 27 ft | Feb 18 | Dec 2 |
| Lumberton, TX | 39 ft | Feb 25 | Nov 30 |
Frost dates near Nederland
- Port Neches, TX 77651 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Groves, TX 77619 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Port Arthur, TX 77642 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Beaumont, TX 77705 · last Feb 14, first Dec 4
- Orangefield, TX 77639 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Orange, TX 77630 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Bridge City, TX 77611 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Vidor, TX 77670 · last Feb 14, first Dec 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Nederland, TX?
- For ZIP code 77627, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Port Arthur Se Tx Ap, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 13.
- When is the first frost in Nederland, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 7. 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 77627?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 301 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.