Frost dates for 79713Ackerly, TX
The average last spring frost in Ackerly is April 4 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 212 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 4
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 212 days
Safer after Apr 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 22 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 8 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 1 · Apr 16 · Apr 30 | Oct 13 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 192 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 15 | 212 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 8 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Nov 28 | 237 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Ackerly
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 15 |
| 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 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jun 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 15 |
| 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 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79713 is matched to the NOAA station Lamesa 1 Sse, TX, 30.6 km away, at 2,965 ft elevation (163 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamesa 1 Sse, TX (used) | 2,965 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Gail, TX | 2,530 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Big Spring, TX | 2,510 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Midland 4 Ene, TX | 2,776 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Ackerly
- Knott, TX 79748 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Lenorah, TX 79749 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Tarzan, TX 79783 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Lamesa, TX 79331 · last Apr 4, first Nov 4
- Gail, TX 79738 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Big Spring, TX 79720 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
- Stanton, TX 79782 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Coahoma, TX 79511 · last Mar 20, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ackerly, TX?
- For ZIP code 79713, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lamesa 1 Sse, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 22.
- When is the first frost in Ackerly, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79713?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 212 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.