Frost dates for 78940Fayetteville, TX
The average last spring frost in Fayetteville is March 4 and the average first fall frost is November 25, giving a typical growing season of about 267 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 4
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 25
- Growing season
- 267 days
Safer after Mar 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 5 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 30 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 25 · Mar 17 · Apr 6 | Oct 31 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 240 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 6 · Mar 4 · Mar 25 | Nov 5 · Nov 25 · Dec 19 | 267 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 13 · Feb 15 · Mar 13 | Nov 18 · Dec 10 · Jan 10 | 299 days | 98% |
Planting calendar for Fayetteville
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 1 – Apr 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 20 – Aug 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 1 – Mar 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – May 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Aug 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Apr 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 21 – Jan 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Feb 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Apr 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 15 – Dec 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 78940 is matched to the NOAA station La Grange, TX, 22.5 km away, at 357 ft elevation (16 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange, TX (used) | 357 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 25 |
| Columbus, TX | 225 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
| Brenham, TX | 313 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 30 |
| Eagle Lake Resch Ctr, TX | 176 ft | Feb 21 | Dec 1 |
Frost dates near Fayetteville
- Ellinger, TX 78938 · last Mar 4, first Nov 25
- New Ulm, TX 78950 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Round Top, TX 78954 · last Mar 4, first Nov 25
- Industry, TX 78944 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Glidden, TX 78943 · last Mar 9, first Nov 20
- Columbus, TX 78934 · last Mar 9, first Nov 20
- La Grange, TX 78945 · last Mar 4, first Nov 25
- Bleiblerville, TX 78931 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fayetteville, TX?
- For ZIP code 78940, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the La Grange, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 25.
- When is the first frost in Fayetteville, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 78940?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 267 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.