Frost dates for 79016Canyon, TX
The average last spring frost in Canyon is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after May 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 165 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 12 · Apr 25 · May 8 | Oct 3 · Oct 17 · Oct 28 | 174 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · May 1 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 5 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 3 · Apr 21 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 214 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Canyon
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 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79016 is matched to the NOAA station Canyon, TX, 0.7 km away, at 3,590 ft elevation (47 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon, TX (used) | 3,590 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 25 |
| Bushland 1 Wsw, TX | 3,819 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 21 |
| Amarillo 7Ene, TX | 3,590 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 29 |
| Amarillo, TX | 3,587 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Canyon
- Canyon, TX 79015 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
- Amarillo, TX 79119 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
- Umbarger, TX 79091 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
- Dawn, TX 79025 · last Apr 17, first Oct 25
- Happy, TX 79042 · last Apr 18, first Oct 26
- Wildorado, TX 79098 · last Apr 22, first Oct 21
- Bushland, TX 79012 · last Apr 22, first Oct 21
- Wayside, TX 79094 · last Apr 19, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Canyon, TX?
- For ZIP code 79016, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Canyon, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 1.
- When is the first frost in Canyon, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79016?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 192 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.