Frost dates for 79707Midland, TX
The average last spring frost in Midland is March 18 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 239 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 18
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 239 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 18 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 14 · Apr 3 · Apr 21 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 18 | 214 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 18 · Apr 8 | Nov 1 · Nov 14 · Nov 30 | 239 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 · Mar 4 · Mar 27 | Nov 9 · Nov 24 · Dec 10 | 264 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Midland
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 15 – Apr 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Jan 31 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – May 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Oct 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Mar 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 4 – Dec 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79707 is matched to the NOAA station Midland Odessa, TX, 9.4 km away, at 2,868 ft elevation (40 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Odessa, TX (used) | 2,868 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
| Midland 4 Ene, TX | 2,776 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Odessa Schlemeyer Fld, TX | 3,001 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 11 |
| Odessa, TX | 2,910 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
Frost dates near Midland
- Midland, TX 79705 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Gardendale, TX 79758 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Odessa, TX 79762 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Stanton, TX 79782 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Lenorah, TX 79749 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Tarzan, TX 79783 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Goldsmith, TX 79741 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Andrews, TX 79714 · last Mar 18, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Midland, TX?
- For ZIP code 79707, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Midland Odessa, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Midland, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79707?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 239 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.