Frost dates for 78393Woodsboro, TX
The average last spring frost in Woodsboro is February 15 and the average first fall frost is December 5, giving a typical growing season of about 295 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 15
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 5
- Growing season
- 295 days
Safer after Mar 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 13 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 40 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 6 · Mar 3 · Mar 23 | Nov 4 · Nov 22 · Dec 12 | 265 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 12 · Feb 15 · Mar 12 | Nov 13 · Dec 5 · Jan 3 | 295 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 19 · Jan 26 · Mar 3 | Nov 25 · Dec 21 · Feb 1 | 335 days | 84% |
Planting calendar for Woodsboro
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 15 – Mar 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 3 – Aug 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 15 – Feb 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 1 – Mar 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 3 – Apr 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 3 – Sep 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 3 – Aug 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Apr 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Mar 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Mar 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 4 – Dec 31 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 18 – Jan 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Apr 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Mar 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 25 – Dec 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78393 is matched to the NOAA station Refugio 3 Sw, TX, 7.9 km away, at 54 ft elevation (21 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio 3 Sw, TX (used) | 54 ft | Feb 15 | Dec 5 |
| Refugio 2 Nw, TX | 45 ft | Feb 27 | Dec 2 |
| Welder Wildlife Foundation, TX | 50 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 1 |
| Sinton, TX | 48 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 17 |
Frost dates near Woodsboro
- Refugio, TX 78377 · last Feb 27, first Dec 2
- Bayside, TX 78340 · last Jan 23, first Jan 1
- Taft, TX 78390 · last Feb 24, first Dec 1
- Sinton, TX 78387 · last Feb 1, first Dec 17
- Rockport, TX 78381 · last Jan 31, first Dec 25
- Fulton, TX 78358 · last Jan 23, first Jan 1
- Gregory, TX 78359 · last Jan 16, first Jan 5
- Portland, TX 78374 · last Jan 28, first Dec 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Woodsboro, TX?
- For ZIP code 78393, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Refugio 3 Sw, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 12.
- When is the first frost in Woodsboro, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78393?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 295 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.