Frost Dates for Bryan, TX
In Bryan, TX, the average last spring frost is around Feb 27 and the average first fall frost around Nov 30, for a growing season of about 278 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 18, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the College Stn, TX weather station, 5 miles away, elevation 305 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 18 | Nov 10 |
| 20% | Mar 12 | Nov 17 |
| 30% | Mar 6 | Nov 22 |
| 40% | Mar 3 | Nov 26 |
| 50% | Feb 27 | Nov 30 |
| 60% | Feb 22 | Dec 3 |
| 70% | Feb 16 | Dec 8 |
| 80% | Feb 8 | Dec 15 |
| 90% | Jan 31 | Dec 26 |
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 11 | Nov 17 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 27 | Nov 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 7 | Dec 18 |
Planting calendar for Bryan
Transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Nov 2
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 26
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 5
Sow or transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 19
Transplant Feb 13 – Feb 27
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 9
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 5
Plant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Based on the average last frost (Feb 27) and first frost (Nov 30). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.