Frost Dates for Kyle, TX
In Kyle, TX, the average last spring frost is around Feb 28 and the average first fall frost around Nov 29, for a growing season of about 273 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 21, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the San Marcos, TX weather station, 9 miles away, elevation 665 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 21 | Nov 8 |
| 20% | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| 30% | Mar 8 | Nov 19 |
| 40% | Mar 4 | Nov 25 |
| 50% | Feb 28 | Nov 29 |
| 60% | Feb 25 | Dec 2 |
| 70% | Feb 20 | Dec 6 |
| 80% | Feb 14 | Dec 12 |
| 90% | Feb 1 | Dec 21 |
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) | Feb 28 | Nov 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 | Dec 15 |
Planting calendar for Kyle
Transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Sow or transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Sow or transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Sow or transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Oct 25
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 4
Sow or transplant Jan 31 – Feb 14
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 18
Transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 20
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
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 Jan 31 – Feb 14
Based on the average last frost (Feb 28) and first frost (Nov 29). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.