Frost dates for 79014Canadian, TX
The average last spring frost in Canadian is April 27 and the average first fall frost is October 15, giving a typical growing season of about 170 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 27
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 15
- Growing season
- 170 days
Safer after May 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 182 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) | Apr 22 · May 5 · May 16 | Sep 22 · Oct 5 · Oct 18 | 151 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 27 · May 8 | Sep 29 · Oct 15 · Oct 26 | 170 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 16 · May 2 | Oct 8 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 189 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Canadian
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 | Mar 27 – Jun 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Jun 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 5 – Nov 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79014 is matched to the NOAA station Lipscomb, TX, 38.3 km away, at 2,390 ft elevation (77 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb, TX (used) | 2,390 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Miami, TX | 2,747 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| Arnett 8Wsw Mesonet, OK | 2,359 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Follett, TX | 2,770 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Canadian
- Miami, TX 79059 · last Apr 16, first Oct 26
- Higgins, TX 79046 · last Apr 27, first Oct 15
- Lipscomb, TX 79056 · last Apr 27, first Oct 15
- Briscoe, TX 79011 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Mobeetie, TX 79061 · last Apr 10, first Oct 30
- Allison, TX 79003 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Durham, OK 73642 · last Apr 9, first Oct 27
- Reydon, OK 73660 · last Apr 3, first Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Canadian, TX?
- For ZIP code 79014, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lipscomb, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 8.
- When is the first frost in Canadian, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79014?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 170 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.