Frost dates for 78012Christine, TX
The average last spring frost in Christine is February 27 and the average first fall frost is November 28, giving a typical growing season of about 274 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 27
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 28
- Growing season
- 274 days
Safer after Mar 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 7 (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 12 · Apr 5 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 5 | 246 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 28 · Feb 27 · Mar 20 | Nov 7 · Nov 28 · Dec 28 | 274 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 3 · Feb 10 · Mar 8 | Nov 17 · Dec 10 · Jan 12 | 308 days | 96% |
Planting calendar for Christine
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 27 – Apr 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 15 – Aug 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 27 – Feb 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 15 – Apr 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 15 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 15 – Aug 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 16 – Jan 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 9 – Feb 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Jan 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Apr 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 18 – Dec 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78012 is matched to the NOAA station Pleasanton, TX, 19.5 km away, at 358 ft elevation (33 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton, TX (used) | 358 ft | Feb 27 | Nov 28 |
| Cross, TX | 285 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
| Poteet, TX | 425 ft | Feb 22 | Dec 1 |
| Charlotte 5 Nnw, TX | 441 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
Frost dates near Christine
- Jourdanton, TX 78026 · last Feb 27, first Nov 28
- Campbellton, TX 78008 · last Feb 27, first Nov 28
- Pleasanton, TX 78064 · last Feb 27, first Nov 28
- Charlotte, TX 78011 · last Feb 26, first Nov 28
- Whitsett, TX 78075 · last Feb 8, first Dec 6
- Peggy, TX 78062 · last Feb 8, first Dec 6
- Leming, TX 78050 · last Feb 22, first Dec 1
- Calliham, TX 78007 · last Feb 9, first Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Christine, TX?
- For ZIP code 78012, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pleasanton, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 20.
- When is the first frost in Christine, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78012?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 274 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.