Frost Dates for Laredo, TX
In Laredo, TX, the average last spring frost is around Jan 25 and the average first fall frost around Dec 17, for a growing season of about 329 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 25, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Laredo 2, TX weather station, under 1 mile away, elevation 430 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 25 | Nov 23 |
| 20% | Feb 13 | Dec 1 |
| 30% | Feb 5 | Dec 6 |
| 40% | Feb 1 | Dec 11 |
| 50% | Jan 25 | Dec 17 |
| 60% | Jan 20 | Dec 23 |
| 70% | Jan 12 | Dec 30 |
| 80% | Jan 4 | Jan 6 |
| 90% | Dec 25 | Jan 19 |
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) | Feb 13 | Dec 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 25 | Dec 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 8 | Dec 30 |
Planting calendar for Laredo
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 19
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 12
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 22
Sow or transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Nov 5
Transplant Jan 11 – Jan 25
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 8
Transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Nov 5 – Nov 26
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 22
Plant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Based on the average last frost (Jan 25) and first frost (Dec 17). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.