Frost Dates for Copperas Cove, TX
In Copperas Cove, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 14 and the average first fall frost around Nov 17, for a growing season of about 247 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 4, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Killeen, TX weather station, 14 miles away, elevation 815 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 4 | Nov 1 |
| 20% | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| 30% | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| 40% | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| 50% | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| 60% | Mar 10 | Nov 21 |
| 70% | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
| 80% | Mar 1 | Dec 1 |
| 90% | Feb 24 | Dec 6 |
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 7 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 2 | Nov 30 |
Planting calendar for Copperas Cove
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Sep 22 – Oct 20
Fall sowing Sep 22 – Oct 13
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Sep 22
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Oct 6
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Fall sowing Oct 6 – Oct 27
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Sep 22
Plant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Based on the average last frost (Mar 14) and first frost (Nov 17). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.