Frost Dates for Socorro, TX
In Socorro, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 2 and the average first fall frost around Nov 20, for a growing season of about 261 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 19, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the El Paso Intl. Airport, TX weather station, 14 miles away, elevation 3,918 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 19 | Nov 6 |
| 20% | Mar 13 | Nov 10 |
| 30% | Mar 9 | Nov 14 |
| 40% | Mar 6 | Nov 17 |
| 50% | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| 60% | Feb 27 | Nov 22 |
| 70% | Feb 24 | Nov 25 |
| 80% | Feb 19 | Nov 29 |
| 90% | Feb 12 | Dec 2 |
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 18 | Nov 10 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 16 | Dec 1 |
Planting calendar for Socorro
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Sow or transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 23
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 16
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Sow or transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 9
Transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Oct 30
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Plant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Based on the average last frost (Mar 2) and first frost (Nov 20). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.