Frost dates for 77701Beaumont, TX
The average last spring frost in Beaumont is February 14 and the average first fall frost is December 4, giving a typical growing season of about 299 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 14
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 4
- Growing season
- 299 days
Safer after Mar 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 13 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 38 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 3 · Mar 1 · Mar 25 | Nov 4 · Nov 22 · Dec 12 | 264 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 17 · Feb 14 · Mar 11 | Nov 13 · Dec 4 · Jan 7 | 299 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 28 · Jan 28 · Feb 22 | Nov 27 · Dec 28 · Jan 29 | 335 days | 86% |
Planting calendar for Beaumont
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 14 |
| 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 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Apr 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Aug 14 |
| 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 4 – Aug 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Sep 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 17 – Jan 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Apr 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Oct 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 10 – Oct 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Mar 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 24 – Dec 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77701 is matched to the NOAA station Beaumont City, TX, 3.2 km away, at 20 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont City, TX (used) | 20 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| Port Arthur Se Tx Ap, TX | 16 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Beaumont Rsch Ctr, TX | 27 ft | Feb 18 | Dec 2 |
| Lumberton, TX | 39 ft | Feb 25 | Nov 30 |
Frost dates near Beaumont
- Beaumont, TX 77710 · last Feb 14, first Dec 4
- Vidor, TX 77670 · last Feb 14, first Dec 4
- Nederland, TX 77627 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Port Neches, TX 77651 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Groves, TX 77619 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Orange, TX 77630 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Orangefield, TX 77639 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
- Port Arthur, TX 77642 · last Feb 14, first Dec 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Beaumont, TX?
- For ZIP code 77701, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Beaumont City, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 11.
- When is the first frost in Beaumont, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77701?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 299 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.