Frost dates for 78005Bigfoot, TX
The average last spring frost in Bigfoot is February 26 and the average first fall frost is November 28, giving a typical growing season of about 278 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 28
- Growing season
- 278 days
Safer after Mar 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 33 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 16 · Mar 10 · Apr 4 | Oct 30 · Nov 15 · Dec 6 | 250 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 27 · Feb 26 · Mar 17 | Nov 6 · Nov 28 · Dec 26 | 278 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 31 · Feb 6 · Mar 6 | Nov 19 · Dec 10 · Jan 17 | 312 days | 96% |
Planting calendar for Bigfoot
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 26 – Apr 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 14 – Aug 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Aug 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Apr 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Aug 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 15 – Jan 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 29 – Jan 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Apr 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 18 – Dec 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78005 is matched to the NOAA station Charlotte 5 Nnw, TX, 17.5 km away, at 441 ft elevation (169 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte 5 Nnw, TX (used) | 441 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Lytle 3W, TX | 722 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 2 |
| Poteet, TX | 425 ft | Feb 22 | Dec 1 |
| Pleasanton, TX | 358 ft | Feb 27 | Nov 28 |
Frost dates near Bigfoot
- Devine, TX 78016 · last Feb 24, first Dec 2
- Moore, TX 78057 · last Feb 26, first Nov 28
- Natalia, TX 78059 · last Feb 24, first Dec 2
- Lytle, TX 78052 · last Feb 24, first Dec 2
- Poteet, TX 78065 · last Feb 22, first Dec 1
- Charlotte, TX 78011 · last Feb 26, first Nov 28
- Somerset, TX 78069 · last Feb 20, first Dec 3
- Atascosa, TX 78002 · last Feb 24, first Dec 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bigfoot, TX?
- For ZIP code 78005, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Charlotte 5 Nnw, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 17.
- When is the first frost in Bigfoot, 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 78005?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 278 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.