Frost dates for 78162Tuleta, TX
The average last spring frost in Tuleta is February 17 and the average first fall frost is December 8, giving a typical growing season of about 299 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 17
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 8
- Growing season
- 299 days
Safer after Mar 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 18 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 42 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 5 · Mar 4 · Mar 23 | Nov 8 · Nov 26 · Dec 16 | 268 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 14 · Feb 17 · Mar 12 | Nov 18 · Dec 8 · Jan 9 | 299 days | 98% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 18 · Jan 29 · Mar 3 | Nov 27 · Dec 27 · Feb 3 | 335 days | 81% |
Planting calendar for Tuleta
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 17 – Mar 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 5 – Aug 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 17 – Feb 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Apr 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Aug 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Apr 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 6 – Jan 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Feb 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Sep 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 20 – Jan 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Sep 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Apr 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 14 – Oct 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Feb 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 28 – Dec 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78162 is matched to the NOAA station Beeville 5 Ne, TX, 15.4 km away, at 255 ft elevation (76 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeville 5 Ne, TX (used) | 255 ft | Feb 17 | Dec 8 |
| Karnes City 2N, TX | 450 ft | Feb 16 | Dec 9 |
| Goliad, TX | 142 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Choke Canyon Dam, TX | 230 ft | Feb 8 | Dec 6 |
Frost dates near Tuleta
- Normanna, TX 78142 · last Feb 17, first Dec 8
- Pettus, TX 78146 · last Feb 17, first Dec 8
- Mineral, TX 78125 · last Feb 17, first Dec 8
- Beeville, TX 78102 · last Feb 17, first Dec 8
- Berclair, TX 78107 · last Feb 17, first Dec 8
- Pawnee, TX 78145 · last Feb 8, first Dec 6
- Kenedy, TX 78119 · last Feb 16, first Dec 9
- Oakville, TX 78060 · last Feb 8, first Dec 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tuleta, TX?
- For ZIP code 78162, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Beeville 5 Ne, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 12.
- When is the first frost in Tuleta, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78162?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 299 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.