Frost dates for 79714Andrews, TX
The average last spring frost in Andrews is March 18 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 240 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 18
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 240 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 12 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 17 | 216 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 18 · Apr 9 | Nov 1 · Nov 14 · Nov 28 | 240 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 8 · Mar 4 · Mar 29 | Nov 11 · Nov 25 · Dec 11 | 267 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Andrews
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 79714 is matched to the NOAA station Andrews, TX, 3.3 km away, at 3,192 ft elevation (10 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews, TX (used) | 3,192 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
| Seminole, TX | 3,336 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Odessa Schlemeyer Fld, TX | 3,001 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 11 |
| Odessa, TX | 2,910 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
Frost dates near Andrews
- Gardendale, TX 79758 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Goldsmith, TX 79741 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Odessa, TX 79765 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Seminole, TX 79360 · last Apr 2, first Nov 6
- Midland, TX 79707 · last Mar 18, first Nov 14
- Notrees, TX 79759 · last Mar 14, first Nov 14
- Tarzan, TX 79783 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Eunice, NM 88231 · last Apr 4, first Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Andrews, TX?
- For ZIP code 79714, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Andrews, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Andrews, 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 79714?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 240 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.