Frost dates for 79756Monahans, TX
The average last spring frost in Monahans is April 3 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 216 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 216 days
Safer after Apr 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 3 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 29 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 15 · Oct 30 · Nov 10 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 11 · Apr 3 · Apr 21 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 19 | 216 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 16 · Apr 9 | Oct 31 · Nov 15 · Nov 29 | 240 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Monahans
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 3 – May 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jun 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79756 is matched to the NOAA station Monahans, TX, 4.6 km away, at 2,547 ft elevation (61 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans, TX (used) | 2,547 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 6 |
| Monahans 6 Ene, TX | 2,724 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Grandfalls 3Sse, TX | 2,425 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
| Kermit, TX | 2,830 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Monahans
- Wickett, TX 79788 · last Apr 3, first Nov 6
- Pyote, TX 79777 · last Apr 3, first Nov 6
- Grandfalls, TX 79742 · last Apr 2, first Nov 3
- Wink, TX 79789 · last Mar 26, first Nov 6
- Penwell, TX 79776 · last Mar 14, first Nov 14
- Notrees, TX 79759 · last Mar 14, first Nov 14
- Kermit, TX 79745 · last Mar 26, first Nov 11
- Imperial, TX 79743 · last Apr 2, first Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Monahans, TX?
- For ZIP code 79756, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Monahans, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 21.
- When is the first frost in Monahans, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79756?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 216 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.