Frost Dates for Galveston, TX
In Galveston, TX, the average last spring frost is around Jan 18 and the average first fall frost around Jan 7, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 18, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Galveston Scholes Fld, TX weather station, 9 miles away, elevation 5 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% | Feb 18 | Dec 13 |
| 20% | Feb 7 | Dec 21 |
| 30% | Jan 31 | Dec 29 |
| 40% | Jan 26 | Jan 3 |
| 50% | Jan 18 | Jan 7 |
| 60% | Jan 12 | Jan 13 |
| 70% | Jan 7 | Jan 19 |
| 80% | Jan 1 | Jan 29 |
| 90% | Dec 21 | Feb 7 |
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) | Jan 30 | Dec 26 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 18 | Jan 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 9 | Jan 8 |
Planting calendar for Galveston
Transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Sow or transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Sow or transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Dec 21 – Jan 4
Fall sowing Nov 12 – Dec 10
Fall sowing Nov 12 – Dec 3
Fall sowing Oct 29 – Nov 12
Sow or transplant Dec 21 – Jan 4
Fall sowing Oct 29 – Nov 26
Transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Oct 29
Transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Oct 29
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Oct 29
Fall sowing Nov 26 – Dec 17
Fall sowing Oct 29 – Nov 12
Plant Dec 21 – Jan 4
Based on the average last frost (Jan 18) and first frost (Jan 7). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.