Frost dates for 78114Floresville, TX
The average last spring frost in Floresville is March 6 and the average first fall frost is November 20, giving a typical growing season of about 261 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 6
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 20
- Growing season
- 261 days
Safer after Mar 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 19 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 27 · Mar 21 · Apr 12 | Oct 24 · Nov 8 · Nov 29 | 233 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 10 · Mar 6 · Mar 30 | Nov 2 · Nov 20 · Dec 12 | 261 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 21 · Feb 21 · Mar 14 | Nov 13 · Dec 3 · Jan 7 | 292 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Floresville
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 | Feb 3 – Apr 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Jul 31 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 10 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – May 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Sep 2 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Jul 31 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Jul 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 26 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 10 – Dec 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78114 is matched to the NOAA station Floresville, TX, 5 km away, at 400 ft elevation (33 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floresville, TX (used) | 400 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 20 |
| San Antonio Stinson Ap, TX | 571 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 3 |
| Pleasanton, TX | 358 ft | Feb 27 | Nov 28 |
| Poteet, TX | 425 ft | Feb 22 | Dec 1 |
Frost dates near Floresville
- Poth, TX 78147 · last Mar 6, first Nov 20
- Elmendorf, TX 78112 · last Feb 20, first Dec 3
- Sutherland Springs, TX 78161 · last Mar 6, first Nov 20
- La Vernia, TX 78121 · last Mar 6, first Nov 20
- Adkins, TX 78101 · last Feb 20, first Dec 3
- San Antonio, TX 78263 · last Feb 20, first Dec 3
- Stockdale, TX 78160 · last Mar 7, first Nov 22
- Falls City, TX 78113 · last Mar 6, first Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Floresville, TX?
- For ZIP code 78114, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Floresville, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 30.
- When is the first frost in Floresville, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 20. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78114?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 261 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.