Frost Dates for Lufkin, TX
In Lufkin, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 11 and the average first fall frost around Nov 15, for a growing season of about 247 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 4, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Lufkin Angelina Co Airport, TX weather station, 6 miles away, elevation 288 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 4 | Oct 30 |
| 20% | Mar 28 | Nov 3 |
| 30% | Mar 22 | Nov 7 |
| 40% | Mar 16 | Nov 11 |
| 50% | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| 60% | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| 70% | Mar 2 | Nov 23 |
| 80% | Feb 26 | Nov 29 |
| 90% | Feb 17 | Dec 4 |
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 28 | Nov 4 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 25 | Nov 28 |
Planting calendar for Lufkin
Transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Sow or transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Sow or transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Sow or transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Sow or transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 18
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 11
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 20
Sow or transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Oct 4
Transplant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 6
Transplant Feb 18 – Mar 4
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 6
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 6
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Oct 25
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 20
Plant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Based on the average last frost (Mar 11) and first frost (Nov 15). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.