Frost dates for 78419Corpus 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 78419 is matched to the NOAA station Corpus Christi Nas, TX, 1.9 km away, at 18 ft elevation (2 ft higher 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 |
| Port Aransas 11 Ssw, TX | 6 ft | Jan 22 | Jan 4 |
| C C Botanical Gardens, TX | 16 ft | Jan 29 | Dec 24 |
| Corpus Christi Cabaniss Fld, TX | 30 ft | Jan 15 | Dec 30 |
Frost dates near Corpus Christi
- Corpus Christi, TX 78418 · last Jan 14, first Jan 8
- Port Aransas, TX 78373 · last Jan 16, first Jan 5
- Ingleside, TX 78362 · last Jan 16, first Jan 5
- Chapman Ranch, TX 78347 · last Jan 29, first Dec 24
- 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.