Frost Dates for Weslaco, TX
In Weslaco, TX, the average last spring frost is around Jan 8 and the average first fall frost around Dec 31, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 18, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Weslaco, TX weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 75 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% | Feb 18 | Dec 3 |
| 20% | Feb 5 | Dec 12 |
| 30% | Jan 27 | Dec 20 |
| 40% | Jan 17 | Dec 26 |
| 50% | Jan 8 | Dec 31 |
| 60% | Jan 2 | Jan 4 |
| 70% | Dec 28 | Jan 9 |
| 80% | Dec 20 | Jan 25 |
| 90% | Dec 8 | Feb 7 |
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) | Jan 28 | Dec 19 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 8 | Dec 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Weslaco
Transplant Jan 15 – Jan 29
Transplant Jan 22 – Feb 5
Transplant Jan 22 – Feb 5
Transplant Jan 15 – Jan 29
Sow or transplant Jan 15 – Jan 29
Sow or transplant Jan 15 – Jan 29
Sow or transplant Jan 22 – Feb 5
Sow or transplant Dec 11 – Dec 25
Fall sowing Nov 5 – Dec 3
Fall sowing Nov 5 – Nov 26
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 5
Sow or transplant Dec 11 – Dec 25
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 19
Transplant Dec 25 – Jan 8
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 22
Transplant Dec 18 – Jan 1
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Nov 19 – Dec 10
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 5
Plant Dec 11 – Dec 25
Based on the average last frost (Jan 8) and first frost (Dec 31). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.