Frost Dates for Corsicana, TX
In Corsicana, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 14 and the average first fall frost around Nov 16, for a growing season of about 246 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 Corsicana, TX weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 449 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 4 |
| 30% | Mar 23 | Nov 8 |
| 40% | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| 50% | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| 60% | Mar 10 | Nov 19 |
| 70% | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| 80% | Feb 28 | Nov 30 |
| 90% | Feb 23 | Dec 4 |
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 30 | Nov 6 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 2 | Nov 28 |
Planting calendar for Corsicana
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 21 – Oct 19
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 12
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Oct 5
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
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 14 – Feb 28
Based on the average last frost (Mar 14) and first frost (Nov 16). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.