Frost Dates for Celina, TX
In Celina, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 24 and the average first fall frost around Nov 16, for a growing season of about 237 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 13, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Pilot Point Isl Du Boi, TX weather station, 13 miles away, elevation 690 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% | Apr 13 | Nov 1 |
| 20% | Apr 5 | Nov 6 |
| 30% | Apr 1 | Nov 9 |
| 40% | Mar 28 | Nov 13 |
| 50% | Mar 24 | Nov 16 |
| 60% | Mar 20 | Nov 20 |
| 70% | Mar 15 | Nov 24 |
| 80% | Mar 10 | Nov 28 |
| 90% | Mar 4 | Dec 2 |
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) | Apr 4 | Nov 6 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 24 | Nov 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 11 | Nov 27 |
Planting calendar for Celina
Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Transplant Apr 7 – Apr 21
Transplant Apr 7 – Apr 21
Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Sow or transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Sow or transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Sow or transplant Apr 7 – Apr 21
Sow or transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 19
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 12
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Sow or transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Oct 5
Transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 26
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Plant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Based on the average last frost (Mar 24) and first frost (Nov 16). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.