Frost Dates for Greenville, TX
In Greenville, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 18 and the average first fall frost around Nov 16, for a growing season of about 244 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 6, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Greenville Kgvl Radio, TX weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 545 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 6 | Nov 1 |
| 20% | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| 30% | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| 40% | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
| 50% | Mar 18 | Nov 16 |
| 60% | Mar 14 | Nov 19 |
| 70% | Mar 9 | Nov 24 |
| 80% | Mar 5 | Nov 29 |
| 90% | Feb 27 | Dec 5 |
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) | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 18 | Nov 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 4 | Nov 28 |
Planting calendar for Greenville
Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Sow or transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Sow or transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Sow or transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Sow or transplant Feb 18 – Mar 4
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 19
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 12
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Sow or transplant Feb 18 – Mar 4
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Oct 5
Transplant Mar 4 – Mar 18
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Transplant Feb 25 – Mar 11
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 18 – Mar 4
Based on the average last frost (Mar 18) and first frost (Nov 16). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.