Frost Dates for Converse, TX
In Converse, TX, the average last spring frost is around Feb 21 and the average first fall frost around Dec 5, for a growing season of about 289 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 14, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Randolph Afb, TX weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 760 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 14 | Nov 16 |
| 20% | Mar 6 | Nov 23 |
| 30% | Mar 2 | Nov 29 |
| 40% | Feb 27 | Dec 2 |
| 50% | Feb 21 | Dec 5 |
| 60% | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| 70% | Feb 7 | Dec 15 |
| 80% | Jan 29 | Dec 22 |
| 90% | Jan 10 | Jan 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 6 | Nov 24 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 21 | Dec 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 26 | Dec 19 |
Planting calendar for Converse
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Sow or transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Sow or transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Sow or transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Sow or transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Fall sowing Oct 10 – Nov 7
Fall sowing Oct 10 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 10
Sow or transplant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 24
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Fall sowing Oct 24 – Nov 14
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 10
Plant Jan 24 – Feb 7
Based on the average last frost (Feb 21) and first frost (Dec 5). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.