Frost dates for 77978Point Comfort, TX
The average last spring frost in Point Comfort is February 1 and the average first fall frost is December 21, giving a typical growing season of about 321 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 1
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 21
- Growing season
- 321 days
Safer after Mar 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 25 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 49 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) | Jan 25 · Feb 22 · Mar 18 | Nov 10 · Dec 3 · Dec 28 | 285 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 24 · Feb 1 · Mar 4 | Nov 25 · Dec 21 · Jan 18 | 321 days | 93% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 17 · Jan 21 · Feb 23 | Dec 8 · Jan 1 · Feb 6 | 358 days | 58% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 77978 is matched to the NOAA station Pt Comfort, TX, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pt Comfort, TX (used) | 20 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 21 |
| Port O'Connor, TX | 5 ft | Feb 4 | Dec 27 |
| Palacios Muni Ap, TX | 12 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 17 |
| Victoria Rgnl Ap, TX | 104 ft | Feb 4 | Dec 9 |
Frost dates near Point Comfort
- Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · last Feb 1, first Dec 21
- Lolita, TX 77971 · last Feb 1, first Dec 21
- La Salle, TX 77969 · last Feb 1, first Dec 21
- Vanderbilt, TX 77991 · last Feb 1, first Dec 21
- La Ward, TX 77970 · last Feb 1, first Dec 21
- Placedo, TX 77977 · last Feb 4, first Dec 9
- Port O Connor, TX 77982 · last Feb 4, first Dec 27
- Francitas, TX 77961 · last Feb 1, first Dec 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Point Comfort, TX?
- For ZIP code 77978, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pt Comfort, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 4.
- When is the first frost in Point Comfort, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 77978?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 321 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.