Frost dates for 78075Whitsett, TX
The average last spring frost in Whitsett is February 8 and the average first fall frost is December 6, giving a typical growing season of about 302 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 8
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 6
- Growing season
- 302 days
Safer after Mar 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 17 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 41 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 2 · Feb 28 · Mar 24 | Nov 5 · Nov 24 · Dec 14 | 270 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 1 · Feb 8 · Mar 8 | Nov 17 · Dec 6 · Jan 6 | 302 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 16 · Jan 23 · Feb 28 | Nov 28 · Dec 25 · Feb 1 | 337 days | 78% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78075 is matched to the NOAA station Choke Canyon Dam, TX, 18.9 km away, at 230 ft elevation (6 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choke Canyon Dam, TX (used) | 230 ft | Feb 8 | Dec 6 |
| Calliham, TX | 218 ft | Feb 9 | Dec 8 |
| Cross, TX | 285 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 17 |
| Tilden 4 Sse, TX | 345 ft | Feb 13 | Dec 3 |
Frost dates near Whitsett
- Peggy, TX 78062 · last Feb 8, first Dec 6
- Campbellton, TX 78008 · last Feb 27, first Nov 28
- Three Rivers, TX 78071 · last Feb 8, first Dec 6
- Calliham, TX 78007 · last Feb 9, first Dec 8
- Oakville, TX 78060 · last Feb 8, first Dec 6
- Pawnee, TX 78145 · last Feb 8, first Dec 6
- Christine, TX 78012 · last Feb 27, first Nov 28
- Mineral, TX 78125 · last Feb 17, first Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Whitsett, TX?
- For ZIP code 78075, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Choke Canyon Dam, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 8.
- When is the first frost in Whitsett, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 6. 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 78075?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 302 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.