Frost dates for 79344Maple, TX
The average last spring frost in Maple is April 25 and the average first fall frost is October 19, giving a typical growing season of about 177 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 25
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 19
- Growing season
- 177 days
Safer after May 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 175 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 23 · May 3 · May 14 | Sep 27 · Oct 10 · Oct 22 | 158 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 25 · May 6 | Oct 6 · Oct 19 · Nov 1 | 177 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 15 · Apr 29 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 8 | 195 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Maple
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 25 – May 31 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jun 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Jun 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 9 – Nov 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79344 is matched to the NOAA station Muleshoe Ntl Wr, TX, 16.2 km away, at 3,740 ft elevation (135 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muleshoe Ntl Wr, TX (used) | 3,740 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
| Muleshoe 19 S, TX | 3,742 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 21 |
| Morton, TX | 3,766 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
| Arch, NM | 3,940 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
Frost dates near Maple
- Enochs, TX 79324 · last Apr 22, first Oct 21
- Morton, TX 79346 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
- Causey, NM 88113 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
- Lingo, NM 88123 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
- Rogers, NM 88132 · last Apr 15, first Oct 26
- Bledsoe, TX 79314 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
- Pep, TX 79353 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
- Whiteface, TX 79379 · last Apr 11, first Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Maple, TX?
- For ZIP code 79344, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Muleshoe Ntl Wr, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 6.
- When is the first frost in Maple, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79344?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 177 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.