Frost Dates for Pearland, TX
In Pearland, TX, the average last spring frost is around Jan 31 and the average first fall frost around Dec 27, for a growing season of about 328 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 5, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Houston Clover Fld, TX weather station, 6 miles away, elevation 44 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 5 | Nov 28 |
| 20% | Feb 24 | Dec 5 |
| 30% | Feb 15 | Dec 10 |
| 40% | Feb 6 | Dec 20 |
| 50% | Jan 31 | Dec 27 |
| 60% | Jan 27 | Jan 1 |
| 70% | Jan 21 | Jan 6 |
| 80% | Jan 12 | Jan 12 |
| 90% | Jan 1 | Jan 28 |
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) | Feb 21 | Dec 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 31 | Dec 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 18 | Jan 8 |
Planting calendar for Pearland
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Sow or transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Sow or transplant Feb 7 – Feb 21
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Sow or transplant Jan 3 – Jan 17
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 29
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 22
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 1
Sow or transplant Jan 3 – Jan 17
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 15
Transplant Jan 17 – Jan 31
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Oct 18
Transplant Jan 10 – Jan 24
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Oct 18
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Oct 18
Fall sowing Nov 15 – Dec 6
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 1
Plant Jan 3 – Jan 17
Based on the average last frost (Jan 31) and first frost (Dec 27). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.