Frost dates for 79505Benjamin, TX
The average last spring frost in Benjamin is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 9, giving a typical growing season of about 227 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 9
- Growing season
- 227 days
Safer after Apr 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 26 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 13 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 23 · Apr 8 · Apr 26 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 206 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 7 · Mar 28 · Apr 14 | Oct 26 · Nov 9 · Nov 28 | 227 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 13 · Apr 2 | Nov 2 · Nov 20 · Dec 6 | 252 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Benjamin
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 | Feb 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 20 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Jul 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 30 – Nov 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79505 is matched to the NOAA station Truscott 3 W, TX, 20.3 km away, at 1,571 ft elevation (91 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truscott 3 W, TX (used) | 1,571 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 9 |
| Munday, TX | 1,480 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
| Haskell, TX | 1,590 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Seymour 3Nw, TX | 1,311 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 6 |
Frost dates near Benjamin
- Knox City, TX 79529 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Munday, TX 76371 · last Mar 26, first Nov 11
- O Brien, TX 79539 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Goree, TX 76363 · last Mar 26, first Nov 11
- Rochester, TX 79544 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Weinert, TX 76388 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Rule, TX 79547 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Crowell, TX 79227 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Benjamin, TX?
- For ZIP code 79505, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Truscott 3 W, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 14.
- When is the first frost in Benjamin, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79505?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 227 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.