Amherst, TX frost dates
Last spring frostApr 14median date
First fall frostOct 26median date
Growing season195 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Amherst compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Amherst falls between March 30 and April 28, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 15 and November 6.
- The median last frost is 30 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 195-day growing season is longer than 4% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 9 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 109 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lubbock, TX, 71 km away, the last frost here is 21 days later than there and the growing season is 37 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 30 |
| 50% (median) | April 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 15 |
| 50% (median) | October 26 |
| 90% (late) | November 6 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Amherst, TX
Amherst, TX frost dates — last frost Apr 14, first frost Oct 26, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 5Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 19
Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Amherst, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 17 – Apr 21 | Aug 31 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Broccoli | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Okra | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | May 5 – May 19 | May 5 – May 19 | — |
| Basil | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 21 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 5 | Apr 21 – May 5 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 12 – Nov 16 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Littlefield, TX weather station, 22 km away (elevation 3,465 ft (1,056 m)).
Frost dates near Amherst
- Sudan Apr 22 · Oct 20
- Littlefield Apr 14 · Oct 26
- Fieldton Apr 6 · Nov 1
- Pep Apr 11 · Oct 31
- Earth Apr 6 · Nov 1
- Spade Apr 14 · Oct 26
- Springlake Apr 6 · Nov 1
- Whitharral Apr 14 · Oct 26
- Enochs Apr 25 · Oct 19
- Anton Apr 14 · Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Amherst, TX?
The median last spring frost in Amherst, TX is April 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Amherst, TX?
The median first fall frost is October 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 15.
How long is the growing season in Amherst, TX?
About 195 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Amherst, TX?
Amherst, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.