Frost dates for 78418Corpus Christi, TX
Frost occurs in about 31% of years near Corpus Christi, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Corpus Christi Nas, TX station.
Frost occurs in about 31% of years. Frost-tender plants can usually grow year-round, but cover them if a rare cold snap is forecast.
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) | Dec 26 · Jan 28 · Feb 28 | Dec 10 · Jan 3 · Feb 4 | 347 days | 70% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 23 · Jan 14 · Feb 20 | Dec 18 · Jan 8 · Feb 9 | 365 days | 31% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 8% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78418 is matched to the NOAA station Corpus Christi Nas, TX, 6 km away, at 18 ft elevation (2 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Nas, TX (used) | 18 ft | Jan 14 | Jan 8 |
| C C Botanical Gardens, TX | 16 ft | Jan 29 | Dec 24 |
| Corpus Christi Cabaniss Fld, TX | 30 ft | Jan 15 | Dec 30 |
| Port Aransas 11 Ssw, TX | 6 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 4 |
Frost dates near Corpus Christi
- Corpus Christi, TX 78414 · last Jan 29, first Dec 24
- Chapman Ranch, TX 78347 · last Jan 29, first Dec 24
- Port Aransas, TX 78373 · last Jan 16, first Jan 5
- Ingleside, TX 78362 · last Jan 16, first Jan 5
- Portland, TX 78374 · last Jan 28, first Dec 21
- Gregory, TX 78359 · last Jan 16, first Jan 5
- Aransas Pass, TX 78335 · last Jan 16, first Jan 5
- Taft, TX 78390 · last Feb 24, first Dec 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Corpus Christi, TX?
- Frost occurs in about 31% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Corpus Christi Nas, TX), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Corpus Christi, TX?
- Frost occurs in about 31% of years at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.