Frost dates for 79364Slaton, TX
The average last spring frost in Slaton is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 220 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 220 days
Safer after Apr 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 6 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 27 · Apr 12 · Apr 27 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 200 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 12 · Apr 2 · Apr 17 | Oct 24 · Nov 8 · Nov 22 | 220 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 17 · Apr 7 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 3 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Slaton
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 2 – May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79364 is matched to the NOAA station Tahoka, TX, 32.9 km away, at 3,120 ft elevation (36 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoka, TX (used) | 3,120 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 8 |
| Lubbock Wfo, TX | 3,235 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 11 |
| Lubbock, TX | 3,259 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Post, TX | 2,611 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Slaton
- Ransom Canyon, TX 79366 · last Apr 4, first Nov 2
- Wilson, TX 79381 · last Apr 2, first Nov 8
- Lubbock, TX 79404 · last Apr 4, first Nov 2
- Idalou, TX 79329 · last Apr 4, first Nov 2
- Lorenzo, TX 79343 · last Apr 4, first Nov 2
- New Home, TX 79383 · last Apr 2, first Nov 8
- Tahoka, TX 79373 · last Apr 2, first Nov 8
- Wolfforth, TX 79382 · last Apr 4, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Slaton, TX?
- For ZIP code 79364, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tahoka, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 17.
- When is the first frost in Slaton, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79364?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 220 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.