Frost dates for 78852Eagle Pass, TX
The average last spring frost in Eagle Pass is February 19 and the average first fall frost is December 1, giving a typical growing season of about 287 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 19
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 1
- Growing season
- 287 days
Safer after Mar 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 14 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 35 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 12 · Mar 2 · Mar 20 | Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 5 | 262 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 22 · Feb 19 · Mar 10 | Nov 14 · Dec 1 · Dec 23 | 287 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 25 · Jan 31 · Mar 1 | Nov 26 · Dec 14 · Jan 20 | 324 days | 94% |
Planting calendar for Eagle Pass
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 | Jan 19 – Mar 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 7 – Aug 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 19 – Feb 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Apr 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Aug 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Apr 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 8 – Jan 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Feb 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Apr 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Oct 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Oct 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Feb 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 21 – Dec 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78852 is matched to the NOAA station Eagle Pass 3N, TX, 6 km away, at 812 ft elevation (5 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass 3N, TX (used) | 812 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Crystal City, TX | 580 ft | Feb 10 | Dec 10 |
| Carrizo Springs 3S, TX | 613 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 22 |
| Brackettville, TX | 1,120 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
Frost dates near Eagle Pass
- Eagle Pass, TX 78853 · last Feb 19, first Dec 1
- Quemado, TX 78877 · last Feb 19, first Dec 1
- El Indio, TX 78860 · last Feb 19, first Dec 1
- Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 · last Mar 5, first Nov 22
- Crystal City, TX 78839 · last Feb 10, first Dec 10
- La Pryor, TX 78872 · last Feb 10, first Dec 10
- Brackettville, TX 78832 · last Mar 5, first Nov 24
- Asherton, TX 78827 · last Mar 5, first Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Eagle Pass, TX?
- For ZIP code 78852, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Eagle Pass 3N, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 10.
- When is the first frost in Eagle Pass, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 14, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78852?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 287 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.