State frost hub
First and last frost dates in Texas
Below are the average last spring frost and first fall frost for supported cities in Texas, each tied to its representative frost station and USDA zone. These are planning estimates from NOAA climate normals; verify locally before planting high-value crops.
| City | ZIP | Last frost | First frost | Frost-free days | Station | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 75201 | Mar 12 | Nov 22 | 255 | dallas-love | 8b |
| Arlington | 76010 | Mar 12 | Nov 22 | 255 | dallas-love | 8b |
| Fort Worth | 76102 | Mar 12 | Nov 22 | 255 | dallas-love | 8b |
| Houston | 77002 | Feb 20 | Dec 5 | 288 | houston-hobby | 9b |
| San Antonio | 78205 | Mar 1 | Nov 20 | 264 | san-antonio-intl | 9a |
| Austin | 78701 | Mar 5 | Nov 20 | 260 | austin-bergstrom | 8b |
| El Paso | 79901 | Mar 15 | Nov 10 | 240 | el-paso-intl | 8b |