Frost dates for 77657Lumberton, TX
The average last spring frost in Lumberton is February 25 and the average first fall frost is November 30, giving a typical growing season of about 281 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 30
- Growing season
- 281 days
Safer after Mar 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 8 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 27 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 19 · Mar 11 · Apr 3 | Oct 31 · Nov 16 · Dec 3 | 249 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 29 · Feb 25 · Mar 18 | Nov 8 · Nov 30 · Dec 21 | 281 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 10 · Feb 5 · Mar 6 | Nov 23 · Dec 16 · Jan 19 | 313 days | 96% |
Planting calendar for Lumberton
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 25 – Apr 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 13 – Aug 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 25 – Feb 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Apr 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 13 – Aug 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Apr 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 14 – Jan 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Apr 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Oct 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Mar 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 20 – Dec 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77657 is matched to the NOAA station Lumberton, TX, 5.2 km away, at 39 ft elevation (17 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton, TX (used) | 39 ft | Feb 25 | Nov 30 |
| Beaumont City, TX | 20 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| Beaumont Rsch Ctr, TX | 27 ft | Feb 18 | Dec 2 |
| Wildwood, TX | 200 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Lumberton
- Silsbee, TX 77656 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Kountze, TX 77625 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Evadale, TX 77615 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Beaumont, TX 77708 · last Feb 14, first Dec 4
- Sour Lake, TX 77659 · last Feb 18, first Dec 2
- Vidor, TX 77662 · last Feb 14, first Dec 4
- Buna, TX 77612 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Saratoga, TX 77585 · last Feb 18, first Dec 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lumberton, TX?
- For ZIP code 77657, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lumberton, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 18.
- When is the first frost in Lumberton, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77657?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 281 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.