Frost dates for 79255Quitaque, TX
The average last spring frost in Quitaque is April 4 and the average first fall frost is November 3, giving a typical growing season of about 211 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 4
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 3
- Growing season
- 211 days
Safer after Apr 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 19 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 191 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 19 · Nov 3 · Nov 16 | 211 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 21 · Apr 8 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Nov 29 | 234 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Quitaque
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 4 – May 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jun 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 24 – Nov 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79255 is matched to the NOAA station Turkey, TX, 13.8 km away, at 2,330 ft elevation (196 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, TX (used) | 2,330 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 3 |
| Silverton, TX | 3,280 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
| Matador, TX | 2,360 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 4 |
| Vigo Park, TX | 3,400 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
Frost dates near Quitaque
- Flomot, TX 79234 · last Apr 4, first Nov 3
- Turkey, TX 79261 · last Apr 4, first Nov 3
- Silverton, TX 79257 · last Apr 13, first Oct 28
- South Plains, TX 79258 · last Apr 7, first Nov 3
- Matador, TX 79244 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Lockney, TX 79241 · last Apr 7, first Nov 3
- Lakeview, TX 79239 · last Apr 1, first Nov 3
- Dougherty, TX 79231 · last Apr 7, first Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Quitaque, TX?
- For ZIP code 79255, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Turkey, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 21.
- When is the first frost in Quitaque, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79255?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 211 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.