Frost dates for 77663Village Mills, TX
The average last spring frost in Village Mills is March 6 and the average first fall frost is November 21, giving a typical growing season of about 261 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 6
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 21
- Growing season
- 261 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (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 28 · Mar 23 · Apr 15 | Oct 27 · Nov 10 · Dec 1 | 233 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 6 · Mar 31 | Nov 3 · Nov 21 · Dec 10 | 261 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 15 · Feb 16 · Mar 15 | Nov 12 · Dec 5 · Jan 4 | 294 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Village Mills
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 3 – Apr 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – May 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 11 – Dec 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77663 is matched to the NOAA station Wildwood, TX, 1.8 km away, at 200 ft elevation (102 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood, TX (used) | 200 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 21 |
| Lumberton, TX | 39 ft | Feb 25 | Nov 30 |
| Town Bluff Dam, TX | 214 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 22 |
| Livingston 2 Nne, TX | 178 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
Frost dates near Village Mills
- Warren, TX 77664 · last Mar 6, first Nov 21
- Hillister, TX 77624 · last Mar 9, first Nov 22
- Kountze, TX 77625 · last Feb 25, first Nov 30
- Dallardsville, TX 77332 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
- Thicket, TX 77374 · last Feb 21, first Dec 1
- Votaw, TX 77376 · last Mar 7, first Nov 20
- Fred, TX 77616 · last Mar 9, first Nov 22
- Saratoga, TX 77585 · last Feb 18, first Dec 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Village Mills, TX?
- For ZIP code 77663, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wildwood, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Village Mills, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77663?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 261 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.