Frost dates for 77870New Baden, TX
The average last spring frost in New Baden is February 28 and the average first fall frost is November 28, giving a typical growing season of about 277 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 28
- Growing season
- 277 days
Safer after Mar 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 32 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 21 · Mar 13 · Apr 4 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 6 | 248 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 26 · Feb 28 · Mar 21 | Nov 6 · Nov 28 · Dec 25 | 277 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 5 · Feb 6 · Mar 9 | Nov 17 · Dec 14 · Jan 13 | 310 days | 97% |
Planting calendar for New Baden
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 28 – Apr 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 16 – Aug 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 28 – Feb 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Aug 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Apr 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 17 – Jan 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Apr 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Mar 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 18 – Dec 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77870 is matched to the NOAA station Franklin, TX, 6 km away, at 467 ft elevation (44 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TX (used) | 467 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Centerville, TX | 320 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Madisonville, TX | 252 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 11 |
| Marlin, TX | 407 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near New Baden
- Franklin, TX 77856 · last Feb 28, first Nov 28
- Wheelock, TX 77882 · last Feb 28, first Nov 28
- Calvert, TX 77837 · last Mar 6, first Nov 23
- Hearne, TX 77859 · last Feb 27, first Nov 30
- Bremond, TX 76629 · last Mar 21, first Nov 9
- Marquez, TX 77865 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Bryan, TX 77808 · last Feb 27, first Nov 30
- Normangee, TX 77871 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in New Baden, TX?
- For ZIP code 77870, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Franklin, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 21.
- When is the first frost in New Baden, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77870?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 277 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.