Frost dates for 78540Edinburg, TX
Frost occurs in about 40% of years near Edinburg, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Edinburg, TX station.
Frost occurs in about 40% 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 22 · Jan 25 · Mar 3 | Dec 1 · Dec 27 · Jan 29 | 337 days | 82% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 17 · Jan 8 · Feb 21 | Dec 11 · Jan 2 · Feb 6 | 365 days | 40% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 14 · Jan 3 · Feb 3 | Dec 13 · Jan 1 · Feb 2 | 365 days | 11% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78540 is matched to the NOAA station Edinburg, TX, 0.7 km away, at 96 ft elevation (1 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg, TX (used) | 96 ft | Jan 8 | Jan 2 |
| Mcallen, TX | 100 ft | Jan 9 | Jan 1 |
| Mcallen Miller Intl Ap, TX | 100 ft | Jan 9 | Jan 3 |
| La Joya, TX | 213 ft | Jan 23 | Dec 28 |
Frost dates near Edinburg
- Edinburg, TX 78539 · last Jan 8, first Jan 2
- Mcallen, TX 78502 · last Jan 8, first Jan 2
- San Juan, TX 78589 · last Jan 9, first Jan 1
- La Blanca, TX 78558 · last Jan 8, first Jan 2
- Alamo, TX 78516 · last Jan 8, first Jan 2
- Mission, TX 78573 · last Jan 23, first Dec 28
- Pharr, TX 78577 · last Jan 9, first Jan 1
- Elsa, TX 78543 · last Jan 10, first Dec 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Edinburg, TX?
- Frost occurs in about 40% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Edinburg, TX), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Edinburg, TX?
- Frost occurs in about 40% 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.