Frost dates for 78357Freer, TX
The average last spring frost in Freer is February 10 and the average first fall frost is December 7, giving a typical growing season of about 304 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 10
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 7
- Growing season
- 304 days
Safer after Mar 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 18 (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 1 · Mar 1 · Mar 25 | Nov 8 · Nov 26 · Dec 15 | 271 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 9 · Feb 10 · Mar 8 | Nov 18 · Dec 7 · Jan 4 | 304 days | 98% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 17 · Jan 21 · Feb 23 | Nov 28 · Dec 21 · Jan 28 | 340 days | 83% |
Planting calendar for Freer
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 10 – Mar 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Feb 26 – Aug 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 10 – Feb 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Jan 27 – Feb 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Aug 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Feb 26 – Apr 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Feb 26 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Feb 26 – Aug 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Mar 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Mar 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Nov 29 – Dec 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Feb 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Feb 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 13 – Jan 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Mar 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Feb 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Mar 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Feb 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 27 – Dec 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78357 is matched to the NOAA station Freer, TX, 1.4 km away, at 562 ft elevation (21 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freer, TX (used) | 562 ft | Feb 10 | Dec 7 |
| Benavides 2, TX | 380 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 1 |
| Bruni, TX | 771 ft | Jan 30 | Dec 18 |
| Alice, TX | 201 ft | Jan 29 | Dec 29 |
Frost dates near Freer
- Benavides, TX 78341 · last Feb 20, first Dec 1
- San Diego, TX 78384 · last Feb 20, first Dec 1
- Realitos, TX 78376 · last Feb 20, first Dec 1
- Alice, TX 78332 · last Feb 5, first Dec 10
- Bruni, TX 78344 · last Jan 30, first Dec 18
- Oilton, TX 78371 · last Jan 30, first Dec 18
- Ben Bolt, TX 78342 · last Feb 5, first Dec 10
- Tilden, TX 78072 · last Mar 8, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Freer, TX?
- For ZIP code 78357, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Freer, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 8.
- When is the first frost in Freer, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 7. 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 78357?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 304 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.