Frost dates for 77954Cuero, TX
The average last spring frost in Cuero is March 2 and the average first fall frost is November 27, giving a typical growing season of about 270 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 27
- Growing season
- 270 days
Safer after Mar 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 4 (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 23 · Mar 15 · Apr 8 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 5 | 243 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 2 · Mar 2 · Mar 24 | Nov 4 · Nov 27 · Dec 21 | 270 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 6 · Feb 15 · Mar 12 | Nov 12 · Dec 9 · Jan 9 | 301 days | 97% |
Planting calendar for Cuero
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 30 – Apr 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – May 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 19 – Jan 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 17 – Dec 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77954 is matched to the NOAA station Cuero, TX, 6 km away, at 214 ft elevation (30 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuero, TX (used) | 214 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 27 |
| Yoakum, TX | 295 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 30 |
| Cheapside, TX | 365 ft | Feb 21 | Dec 1 |
| Victoria Fire Dept #5, TX | 101 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
Frost dates near Cuero
- Thomaston, TX 77989 · last Feb 14, first Dec 9
- Meyersville, TX 77974 · last Mar 2, first Nov 27
- Westhoff, TX 77994 · last Mar 2, first Nov 27
- Nursery, TX 77976 · last Feb 14, first Dec 9
- Hochheim, TX 77967 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Yorktown, TX 78164 · last Mar 2, first Nov 27
- Victoria, TX 77902 · last Feb 14, first Dec 9
- Yoakum, TX 77995 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cuero, TX?
- For ZIP code 77954, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cuero, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 24.
- When is the first frost in Cuero, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77954?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 270 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.