Frost dates for 78833Camp Wood, TX
The average last spring frost in Camp Wood is March 12 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 248 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 12
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 248 days
Safer after Apr 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 19 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) | Mar 7 · Mar 27 · Apr 12 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 224 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 12 · Apr 2 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 6 | 248 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 1 · Mar 1 · Mar 24 | Nov 6 · Nov 27 · Dec 21 | 272 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Camp Wood
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 9 – Apr 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Jul 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 9 – Mar 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – May 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Jul 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Apr 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 29 – Jan 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Oct 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 4 – Dec 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78833 is matched to the NOAA station Camp Wood, TX, 1 km away, at 1,480 ft elevation (4 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Wood, TX (used) | 1,480 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 14 |
| Prade Rch, TX | 2,052 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Rocksprings, TX | 2,382 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 25 |
| Brackettville 22 N, TX | 1,760 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Camp Wood
- Barksdale, TX 78828 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Leakey, TX 78873 · last Apr 5, first Nov 2
- Rio Frio, TX 78879 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Concan, TX 78838 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Rocksprings, TX 78880 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- Vanderpool, TX 78885 · last Mar 16, first Nov 15
- Utopia, TX 78884 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Uvalde, TX 78802 · last Mar 6, first Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Camp Wood, TX?
- For ZIP code 78833, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Camp Wood, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 2.
- When is the first frost in Camp Wood, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78833?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 248 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.