Frost Dates for Missouri City, TX
In Missouri City, TX, the average last spring frost is around Feb 15 and the average first fall frost around Dec 6, for a growing season of about 297 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 15, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Thompsons 3 Wsw, TX weather station, 8 miles away, elevation 70 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 15 | Nov 13 |
| 20% | Mar 6 | Nov 21 |
| 30% | Mar 1 | Nov 27 |
| 40% | Feb 23 | Dec 2 |
| 50% | Feb 15 | Dec 6 |
| 60% | Feb 6 | Dec 11 |
| 70% | Jan 31 | Dec 19 |
| 80% | Jan 24 | Dec 28 |
| 90% | Jan 13 | Jan 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 6 | Nov 22 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 15 | Dec 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 26 | Dec 29 |
Planting calendar for Missouri City
Transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Sow or transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Sow or transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Sow or transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Sow or transplant Jan 18 – Feb 1
Fall sowing Oct 11 – Nov 8
Fall sowing Oct 11 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Sep 27 – Oct 11
Sow or transplant Jan 18 – Feb 1
Fall sowing Sep 27 – Oct 25
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Sep 27
Transplant Jan 25 – Feb 8
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Sep 27
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Sep 27
Fall sowing Oct 25 – Nov 15
Fall sowing Sep 27 – Oct 11
Plant Jan 18 – Feb 1
Based on the average last frost (Feb 15) and first frost (Dec 6). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.