Frost Dates for Temple, TX
In Temple, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 14 and the average first fall frost around Nov 20, for a growing season of about 251 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 4, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Stillhouse Hollow Dam, TX weather station, 10 miles away, elevation 706 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 4 | Oct 29 |
| 20% | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| 30% | Mar 22 | Nov 11 |
| 40% | Mar 17 | Nov 15 |
| 50% | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| 60% | Mar 10 | Nov 24 |
| 70% | Mar 5 | Nov 28 |
| 80% | Feb 28 | Dec 3 |
| 90% | Feb 22 | Dec 9 |
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 27 | Nov 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 1 | Dec 1 |
Planting calendar for Temple
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sow or transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 23
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 16
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Sow or transplant Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 9
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
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 14 – Feb 28
Based on the average last frost (Mar 14) and first frost (Nov 20). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.