Frost dates for 78050Leming, TX
The average last spring frost in Leming is February 22 and the average first fall frost is December 1, giving a typical growing season of about 281 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 22
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 1
- Growing season
- 281 days
Safer after Mar 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 8 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 35 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 13 · Mar 6 · Apr 5 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 6 | 253 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 25 · Feb 22 · Mar 18 | Nov 8 · Dec 1 · Dec 28 | 281 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 31 · Feb 4 · Mar 6 | Nov 22 · Dec 17 · Jan 24 | 317 days | 94% |
Planting calendar for Leming
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 22 – Mar 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 10 – Aug 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 22 – Feb 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Aug 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Apr 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Aug 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Apr 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 11 – Jan 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Feb 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 25 – Jan 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Apr 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Oct 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Oct 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 21 – Dec 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78050 is matched to the NOAA station Poteet, TX, 9.6 km away, at 425 ft elevation (48 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poteet, TX (used) | 425 ft | Feb 22 | Dec 1 |
| Pleasanton, TX | 358 ft | Feb 27 | Nov 28 |
| San Antonio Stinson Ap, TX | 571 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 3 |
| Charlotte 5 Nnw, TX | 441 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
Frost dates near Leming
- Pleasanton, TX 78064 · last Feb 27, first Nov 28
- San Antonio, TX 78264 · last Feb 20, first Dec 3
- Poteet, TX 78065 · last Feb 22, first Dec 1
- Jourdanton, TX 78026 · last Feb 27, first Nov 28
- Elmendorf, TX 78112 · last Feb 20, first Dec 3
- Somerset, TX 78069 · last Feb 20, first Dec 3
- Von Ormy, TX 78073 · last Feb 20, first Dec 3
- Floresville, TX 78114 · last Mar 6, first Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Leming, TX?
- For ZIP code 78050, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Poteet, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 18.
- When is the first frost in Leming, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78050?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 281 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.