Frost Dates for Cleburne, TX
In Cleburne, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 17 and the average first fall frost around Nov 12, for a growing season of about 240 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 6, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Cleburne, TX weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 783 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 6 | Oct 30 |
| 20% | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| 30% | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| 40% | Mar 22 | Nov 9 |
| 50% | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| 60% | Mar 13 | Nov 16 |
| 70% | Mar 10 | Nov 19 |
| 80% | Mar 5 | Nov 25 |
| 90% | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
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 31 | Nov 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
Planting calendar for Cleburne
Transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sow or transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sow or transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sow or transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Sow or transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Sow or transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Oct 1
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Plant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Based on the average last frost (Mar 17) and first frost (Nov 12). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.