Frost Dates for Texarkana, TX
In Texarkana, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 15 and the average first fall frost around Nov 17, for a growing season of about 249 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 Texarkana, TX weather station, under 1 mile away, elevation 390 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 | Nov 1 |
| 20% | Mar 28 | Nov 5 |
| 30% | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| 40% | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| 50% | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| 60% | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| 70% | Mar 7 | Nov 25 |
| 80% | Mar 2 | Dec 1 |
| 90% | Feb 24 | Dec 4 |
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 30 | Nov 6 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 1 | Dec 1 |
Planting calendar for Texarkana
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 22 – Oct 20
Fall sowing Sep 22 – Oct 13
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Sep 22
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Oct 6
Transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Fall sowing Oct 6 – Oct 27
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Sep 22
Plant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Based on the average last frost (Mar 15) and first frost (Nov 17). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.