Frost dates for 77865Marquez, TX
The average last spring frost in Marquez is March 20 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 239 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 20
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 239 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 16 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 13 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 21 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 213 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 10 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 239 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 7 · Mar 6 · Mar 29 | Nov 6 · Nov 26 · Dec 20 | 265 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Marquez
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 17 – Apr 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – May 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Mar 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77865 is matched to the NOAA station Centerville, TX, 25.2 km away, at 320 ft elevation (51 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville, TX (used) | 320 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Franklin, TX | 467 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Madisonville, TX | 252 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 11 |
| Mexia, TX | 503 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 22 |
Frost dates near Marquez
- Flynn, TX 77855 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Jewett, TX 75846 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Normangee, TX 77871 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Concord, TX 77850 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- New Baden, TX 77870 · last Feb 28, first Nov 28
- Donie, TX 75838 · last Mar 13, first Nov 22
- Centerville, TX 75833 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Buffalo, TX 75831 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Marquez, TX?
- For ZIP code 77865, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Centerville, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Marquez, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77865?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 239 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.