Frost Dates for Melissa, TX
In Melissa, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 17 and the average first fall frost around Nov 15, for a growing season of about 241 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 5, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Mckinney Municipal Airport, TX weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 586 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 5 | Oct 27 |
| 20% | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| 30% | Mar 26 | Nov 7 |
| 40% | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| 50% | Mar 17 | Nov 15 |
| 60% | Mar 13 | Nov 19 |
| 70% | Mar 8 | Nov 24 |
| 80% | Mar 3 | Nov 30 |
| 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) | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 17 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 4 | Nov 30 |
Planting calendar for Melissa
Transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sow or transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sow or transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sow or transplant Mar 31 – Apr 14
Sow or transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 18
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 11
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Sep 20
Sow or transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Fall sowing Sep 6 – Oct 4
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Fall sowing Aug 23 – Sep 6
Transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
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 17 – Mar 3
Based on the average last frost (Mar 17) and first frost (Nov 15). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.