Frost Dates for Dallas, TX
In Dallas, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 2 and the average first fall frost around Nov 29, for a growing season of about 272 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 19, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Dallas Love Fld, TX weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 440 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 19 | Nov 10 |
| 20% | Mar 13 | Nov 16 |
| 30% | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
| 40% | Mar 5 | Nov 25 |
| 50% | Mar 2 | Nov 29 |
| 60% | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| 70% | Feb 24 | Dec 5 |
| 80% | Feb 18 | Dec 11 |
| 90% | Feb 10 | Dec 18 |
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 14 | Nov 16 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 | Nov 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 18 | Dec 12 |
Planting calendar for Dallas
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Sow or transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Oct 25
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 4
Sow or transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 18
Transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 20
Transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 20
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 20
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 8
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 4
Plant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Based on the average last frost (Mar 2) and first frost (Nov 29). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.