Frost Dates for Mesquite, TX
In Mesquite, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 12 and the average first fall frost around Nov 19, for a growing season of about 253 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 31, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Ferris, TX weather station, 16 miles away, elevation 470 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 31 | Nov 2 |
| 20% | Mar 25 | Nov 7 |
| 30% | Mar 20 | Nov 11 |
| 40% | Mar 16 | Nov 15 |
| 50% | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| 60% | Mar 8 | Nov 22 |
| 70% | Mar 4 | Nov 27 |
| 80% | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| 90% | Feb 21 | Dec 6 |
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 26 | Nov 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 1 | Dec 1 |
Planting calendar for Mesquite
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Sow or transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Sow or transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Sow or transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Sow or transplant Feb 12 – Feb 26
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Sow or transplant Feb 12 – Feb 26
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Oct 8
Transplant Feb 26 – Mar 12
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 29
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Plant Feb 12 – Feb 26
Based on the average last frost (Mar 12) and first frost (Nov 19). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.