Frost Dates for Odessa, TX
In Odessa, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 15 and the average first fall frost around Nov 16, for a growing season of about 243 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 9, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Odessa, TX weather station, under 1 mile away, elevation 2,910 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 9 | Nov 1 |
| 20% | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
| 30% | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| 40% | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
| 50% | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| 60% | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| 70% | Mar 8 | Nov 22 |
| 80% | Mar 3 | Nov 26 |
| 90% | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
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) | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 3 | Nov 26 |
Planting calendar for Odessa
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 19
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 12
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Oct 5
Transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 26
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Plant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Based on the average last frost (Mar 15) and first frost (Nov 16). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.