Frost dates for 78832Brackettville, TX
The average last spring frost in Brackettville is March 5 and the average first fall frost is November 24, giving a typical growing season of about 264 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 24
- Growing season
- 264 days
Safer after Mar 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 3 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 28 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 26 · Mar 18 · Apr 5 | Oct 28 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 239 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 7 · Mar 5 · Mar 26 | Nov 3 · Nov 24 · Dec 15 | 264 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 17 · Feb 16 · Mar 15 | Nov 12 · Dec 6 · Jan 5 | 291 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Brackettville
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 | Feb 2 – Apr 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – May 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 14 – Dec 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78832 is matched to the NOAA station Brackettville, TX, 0.8 km away, at 1,120 ft elevation (18 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackettville, TX (used) | 1,120 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Brackettville 22 N, TX | 1,760 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Del Rio Intl Ap, TX | 999 ft | Feb 16 | Dec 3 |
| Del Rio 4Nw, TX | 1,051 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 4 |
Frost dates near Brackettville
- Quemado, TX 78877 · last Feb 19, first Dec 1
- Laughlin Afb, TX 78843 · last Feb 16, first Dec 3
- Del Rio, TX 78847 · last Feb 16, first Dec 3
- Camp Wood, TX 78833 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Uvalde, TX 78801 · last Mar 6, first Nov 20
- Barksdale, TX 78828 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Eagle Pass, TX 78852 · last Feb 19, first Dec 1
- La Pryor, TX 78872 · last Feb 10, first Dec 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Brackettville, TX?
- For ZIP code 78832, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Brackettville, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Brackettville, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78832?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 264 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.