Frost Dates for Corpus Christi, TX
In Corpus Christi, TX, the average last spring frost is around Jan 22 and the average first fall frost around Jan 4, for a growing season of about 362 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 3, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Port Aransas 11 Ssw, TX weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 6 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 3 | Dec 6 |
| 20% | Feb 18 | Dec 16 |
| 30% | Feb 4 | Dec 25 |
| 40% | Jan 30 | Jan 1 |
| 50% | Jan 22 | Jan 4 |
| 60% | Jan 11 | Jan 11 |
| 70% | Jan 4 | Jan 20 |
| 80% | Dec 29 | Feb 1 |
| 90% | Dec 16 | Feb 15 |
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) | Feb 3 | Dec 27 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 22 | Jan 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 12 | Jan 6 |
Planting calendar for Corpus Christi
Transplant Jan 29 – Feb 12
Transplant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Transplant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Transplant Jan 29 – Feb 12
Sow or transplant Jan 29 – Feb 12
Sow or transplant Jan 29 – Feb 12
Sow or transplant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Sow or transplant Dec 25 – Jan 8
Fall sowing Nov 9 – Dec 7
Fall sowing Nov 9 – Nov 30
Fall sowing Oct 26 – Nov 9
Sow or transplant Dec 25 – Jan 8
Fall sowing Oct 26 – Nov 23
Transplant Jan 8 – Jan 22
Fall sowing Oct 12 – Oct 26
Transplant Jan 1 – Jan 15
Fall sowing Oct 12 – Oct 26
Fall sowing Oct 12 – Oct 26
Fall sowing Nov 23 – Dec 14
Fall sowing Oct 26 – Nov 9
Plant Dec 25 – Jan 8
Based on the average last frost (Jan 22) and first frost (Jan 4). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.