Frost dates for 79227Crowell, TX
The average last spring frost in Crowell is April 1 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 217 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 217 days
Safer after Apr 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 18 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 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 13 · Apr 27 | Oct 12 · Oct 26 · Nov 10 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 · Apr 1 · Apr 20 | Oct 18 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 217 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 14 · Apr 5 | Oct 27 · Nov 14 · Dec 3 | 242 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Crowell
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 1 – May 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jun 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79227 is matched to the NOAA station Copper Breaks Sp, TX, 14.1 km away, at 1,475 ft elevation (18 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Breaks Sp, TX (used) | 1,475 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Truscott 3 W, TX | 1,571 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 9 |
| Quanah 2 Sw, TX | 1,602 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Vernon, TX | 1,210 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Crowell
- Chillicothe, TX 79225 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Quanah, TX 79252 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Vernon, TX 76384 · last Mar 27, first Nov 9
- Benjamin, TX 79505 · last Mar 28, first Nov 9
- Odell, TX 79247 · last Apr 5, first Nov 2
- Oklaunion, TX 76373 · last Mar 26, first Nov 10
- Eldorado, OK 73537 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Paducah, TX 79248 · last Mar 30, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crowell, TX?
- For ZIP code 79227, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Copper Breaks Sp, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 20.
- When is the first frost in Crowell, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79227?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 217 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.