Frost dates for 79223Cee Vee, TX
The average last spring frost in Cee Vee is March 30 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 223 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 30
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 223 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 22 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 11 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 25 · Apr 10 · Apr 26 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 201 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 10 · Mar 30 · Apr 15 | Oct 22 · Nov 7 · Nov 22 | 223 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 15 · Apr 4 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 2 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cee Vee
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 27 – May 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – May 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79223 is matched to the NOAA station Paducah, TX, 28.7 km away, at 1,900 ft elevation (46 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, TX (used) | 1,900 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 7 |
| Childress Muni Ap, TX | 1,951 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 7 |
| Childress 2, TX | 1,920 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 5 |
| Matador, TX | 2,360 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Cee Vee
- Tell, TX 79259 · last Mar 31, first Nov 7
- Paducah, TX 79248 · last Mar 30, first Nov 7
- Childress, TX 79201 · last Apr 3, first Nov 5
- Estelline, TX 79233 · last Mar 31, first Nov 7
- Matador, TX 79244 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Turkey, TX 79261 · last Apr 4, first Nov 3
- Flomot, TX 79234 · last Apr 4, first Nov 3
- Roaring Springs, TX 79256 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cee Vee, TX?
- For ZIP code 79223, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Paducah, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Cee Vee, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79223?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 223 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.