Frost dates for 78380Robstown, TX
The average last spring frost in Robstown is January 26 and the average first fall frost is December 24, giving a typical growing season of about 336 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 26
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 24
- Growing season
- 336 days
Safer after Mar 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 58 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 13 · Feb 15 · Mar 12 | Nov 16 · Dec 8 · Jan 7 | 297 days | 99% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 18 · Jan 26 · Mar 3 | Nov 28 · Dec 24 · Feb 2 | 336 days | 82% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 10 · Jan 10 · Feb 15 | Dec 7 · Jan 2 · Feb 6 | 365 days | 36% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78380 is matched to the NOAA station Robstown, TX, 3.8 km away, at 85 ft elevation (3 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robstown, TX (used) | 85 ft | Jan 26 | Dec 24 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 45 ft | Jan 28 | Dec 21 |
| Corpus Christi Nws, TX | 44 ft | Jan 31 | Dec 22 |
| Bishop, TX | 67 ft | Feb 13 | Dec 7 |
Frost dates near Robstown
- Banquete, TX 78339 · last Jan 26, first Dec 24
- Corpus Christi, TX 78410 · last Jan 26, first Dec 24
- Driscoll, TX 78351 · last Jan 26, first Dec 24
- Odem, TX 78370 · last Feb 1, first Dec 17
- Edroy, TX 78352 · last Feb 1, first Dec 17
- Agua Dulce, TX 78330 · last Feb 5, first Dec 10
- Bishop, TX 78343 · last Jan 25, first Dec 20
- Sandia, TX 78383 · last Jan 31, first Dec 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Robstown, TX?
- For ZIP code 78380, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Robstown, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 3.
- When is the first frost in Robstown, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78380?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 336 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.