Frost dates for 79772Pecos, TX
The average last spring frost in Pecos is March 18 and the average first fall frost is November 10, 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 10
- Growing season
- 239 days
Safer after Apr 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 22 · Nov 2 · Nov 14 | 212 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 18 · Apr 5 | Oct 29 · Nov 10 · Nov 26 | 239 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 4 · Mar 20 | Nov 5 · Nov 20 · Dec 6 | 261 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pecos
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 21 |
| 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 – Jul 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 21 |
| 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 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – May 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Mar 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 79772 is matched to the NOAA station Pecos 8W, TX, 9.2 km away, at 2,724 ft elevation (67 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos 8W, TX (used) | 2,724 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 10 |
| Winkler Co Ap, TX | 2,807 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Balmorhea, TX | 3,220 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 9 |
| Kermit, TX | 2,830 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Pecos
- Barstow, TX 79719 · last Mar 18, first Nov 10
- Toyah, TX 79785 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Mentone, TX 79754 · last Mar 26, first Nov 6
- Pyote, TX 79777 · last Apr 3, first Nov 6
- Saragosa, TX 79780 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Wink, TX 79789 · last Mar 26, first Nov 6
- Balmorhea, TX 79718 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Coyanosa, TX 79730 · last Apr 3, first Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pecos, TX?
- For ZIP code 79772, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pecos 8W, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 5.
- When is the first frost in Pecos, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 79772?
- 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.