Frost Dates for Lake Jackson, TX
In Lake Jackson, TX, the average last spring frost is around Feb 13 and the average first fall frost around Dec 8, for a growing season of about 301 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 17, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Angleton Brazoria Airport, TX weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 25 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 17 | Nov 18 |
| 20% | Mar 5 | Nov 25 |
| 30% | Feb 26 | Nov 30 |
| 40% | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| 50% | Feb 13 | Dec 8 |
| 60% | Feb 5 | Dec 15 |
| 70% | Jan 31 | Dec 23 |
| 80% | Jan 23 | Jan 1 |
| 90% | Jan 10 | Jan 12 |
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 2 | Nov 25 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 13 | Dec 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 26 | Jan 1 |
Planting calendar for Lake Jackson
Transplant Feb 20 – Mar 6
Transplant Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Feb 20 – Mar 6
Sow or transplant Feb 20 – Mar 6
Sow or transplant Feb 20 – Mar 6
Sow or transplant Feb 27 – Mar 13
Sow or transplant Jan 16 – Jan 30
Fall sowing Oct 13 – Nov 10
Fall sowing Oct 13 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 13
Sow or transplant Jan 16 – Jan 30
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 27
Transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Transplant Jan 23 – Feb 6
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Fall sowing Oct 27 – Nov 17
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 13
Plant Jan 16 – Jan 30
Based on the average last frost (Feb 13) and first frost (Dec 8). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.