Frost dates for 79243Mcadoo, TX
The average last spring frost in Mcadoo is April 5 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 213 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 213 days
Safer after Apr 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (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 31 · Apr 16 · Apr 29 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 9 | 193 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 5 · Apr 22 | Oct 20 · Nov 5 · Nov 18 | 213 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 22 · Apr 11 | Oct 28 · Nov 15 · Nov 29 | 234 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mcadoo
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 5 – May 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 – Apr 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 22 – Apr 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jun 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – May 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – May 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79243 is matched to the NOAA station Crosbyton, TX, 26.2 km away, at 3,010 ft elevation (18 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosbyton, TX (used) | 3,010 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 5 |
| Spur, TX | 2,297 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 4 |
| White River Reservoir, TX | 2,412 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 8 |
| Matador, TX | 2,360 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Mcadoo
- Afton, TX 79220 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Dickens, TX 79229 · last Apr 6, first Nov 4
- Roaring Springs, TX 79256 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Crosbyton, TX 79322 · last Apr 5, first Nov 5
- Dougherty, TX 79231 · last Apr 7, first Nov 3
- Spur, TX 79370 · last Apr 6, first Nov 4
- Matador, TX 79244 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Ralls, TX 79357 · last Apr 5, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mcadoo, TX?
- For ZIP code 79243, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Crosbyton, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 22.
- When is the first frost in Mcadoo, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79243?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 213 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.