Frost Dates for Frisco, TX
In Frisco, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 7 and the average first fall frost around Nov 21, for a growing season of about 259 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 29, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Richardson, TX weather station, 12 miles away, elevation 678 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 29 | Nov 2 |
| 20% | Mar 19 | Nov 9 |
| 30% | Mar 14 | Nov 13 |
| 40% | Mar 10 | Nov 17 |
| 50% | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| 60% | Mar 3 | Nov 24 |
| 70% | Feb 28 | Nov 29 |
| 80% | Feb 25 | Dec 3 |
| 90% | Feb 18 | Dec 9 |
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 21 | Nov 10 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 24 | Dec 4 |
Planting calendar for Frisco
Transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Sow or transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Sow or transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 24
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 17
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Sow or transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Oct 10
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Fall sowing Oct 10 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Plant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Based on the average last frost (Mar 7) and first frost (Nov 21). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.