Frost dates for 77973Mcfaddin, TX
The average last spring frost in Mcfaddin is February 17 and the average first fall frost is December 8, giving a typical growing season of about 299 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 17
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 8
- Growing season
- 299 days
Safer after Mar 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 17 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 42 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 7 · Mar 3 · Mar 25 | Nov 6 · Nov 25 · Dec 18 | 266 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 15 · Feb 17 · Mar 12 | Nov 17 · Dec 8 · Jan 11 | 299 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 23 · Jan 31 · Mar 4 | Nov 29 · Dec 28 · Feb 3 | 335 days | 81% |
Planting calendar for Mcfaddin
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 17 – Mar 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 5 – Aug 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 17 – Feb 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Apr 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Aug 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Apr 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 6 – Jan 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Feb 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Sep 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 20 – Jan 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Sep 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Apr 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 14 – Oct 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Feb 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 28 – Dec 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77973 is matched to the NOAA station Coleto Creek Rsvr, TX, 24.3 km away, at 118 ft elevation (46 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleto Creek Rsvr, TX (used) | 118 ft | Feb 17 | Dec 8 |
| Austwell, TX | 23 ft | Jan 30 | Dec 27 |
| Port Aransas 32 Nne, TX | 15 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 2 |
| Aransas Wr, TX | 15 ft | Feb 7 | Dec 13 |
Frost dates near Mcfaddin
- Tivoli, TX 77990 · last Feb 7, first Dec 13
- Bloomington, TX 77951 · last Feb 4, first Dec 9
- Victoria, TX 77905 · last Feb 14, first Dec 9
- Austwell, TX 77950 · last Feb 7, first Dec 13
- Placedo, TX 77977 · last Feb 4, first Dec 9
- Fannin, TX 77960 · last Feb 17, first Dec 8
- Seadrift, TX 77983 · last Feb 7, first Dec 13
- Telferner, TX 77988 · last Feb 4, first Dec 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mcfaddin, TX?
- For ZIP code 77973, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Coleto Creek Rsvr, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 12.
- When is the first frost in Mcfaddin, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77973?
- 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.