Frost dates for 78352Edroy, TX
The average last spring frost in Edroy is February 1 and the average first fall frost is December 17, giving a typical growing season of about 324 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 1
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 17
- Growing season
- 324 days
Safer after Mar 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 22 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 52 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) | Jan 22 · Feb 25 · Mar 16 | Nov 10 · Dec 1 · Dec 28 | 284 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 27 · Feb 1 · Mar 6 | Nov 22 · Dec 17 · Jan 17 | 324 days | 93% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 14 · Jan 12 · Feb 24 | Dec 3 · Jan 1 · Feb 2 | 361 days | 58% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78352 is matched to the NOAA station Sinton, TX, 15.1 km away, at 48 ft elevation (51 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinton, TX (used) | 48 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 17 |
| Robstown, TX | 85 ft | Jan 26 | Dec 24 |
| Mathis 4 Ssw, TX | 138 ft | Jan 31 | Dec 23 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 45 ft | Jan 28 | Dec 21 |
Frost dates near Edroy
- Odem, TX 78370 · last Feb 1, first Dec 17
- Corpus Christi, TX 78410 · last Jan 26, first Dec 24
- Sinton, TX 78387 · last Feb 1, first Dec 17
- Mathis, TX 78368 · last Jan 31, first Dec 23
- Robstown, TX 78380 · last Jan 26, first Dec 24
- Sandia, TX 78383 · last Jan 31, first Dec 23
- Banquete, TX 78339 · last Jan 26, first Dec 24
- Tynan, TX 78391 · last Jan 31, first Dec 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Edroy, TX?
- For ZIP code 78352, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sinton, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 6.
- When is the first frost in Edroy, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78352?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 324 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.