Frost Dates for Beaumont, TX
In Beaumont, TX, the average last spring frost is around Feb 14 and the average first fall frost around Dec 4, for a growing season of about 299 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 11, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Beaumont City, TX weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 20 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Mar 11 | Nov 13 |
| 20% | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| 30% | Feb 26 | Nov 26 |
| 40% | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| 50% | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| 60% | Feb 6 | Dec 10 |
| 70% | Jan 31 | Dec 20 |
| 80% | Jan 28 | Dec 30 |
| 90% | Jan 17 | Jan 7 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 1 | Nov 22 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 28 | Dec 28 |
Planting calendar for Beaumont
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Sow or transplant Jan 17 – Jan 31
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Nov 6
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Oct 30
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 9
Sow or transplant Jan 17 – Jan 31
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 23
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Fall sowing Oct 23 – Nov 13
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 9
Plant Jan 17 – Jan 31
Based on the average last frost (Feb 14) and first frost (Dec 4). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.