Anahuac, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 12median date
First fall frostDec 6median date
Growing season297 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Anahuac compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Anahuac falls between January 10 and March 10, a 59-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 16 and January 7.
- The median last frost is 31 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 297-day growing season is among the longest of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 11 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Baytown, TX, 35 km away, the last frost here is 8 days earlier than there and the growing season is 10 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 10 |
| 50% (median) | February 12 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 16 |
| 50% (median) | December 6 |
| 90% (late) | January 7 |
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 Anahuac, TX
Anahuac, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 12, first frost Dec 6, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 20 to Dec 4Transplant outside: Jan 15 to Jan 29
Start indoors: Dec 4 to Dec 18Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Dec 4 to Dec 18Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 8
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Jan 15 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Sow outdoors: Jan 1 to Jan 22Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 1 to Jan 22Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 15
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 22Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 22Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 19
Plant for fall: Nov 22 to Dec 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Anahuac, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 20 – Dec 4 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 4 – Dec 18 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 4 – Dec 18 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Jan 15 – Feb 19 | Oct 11 – Nov 8 |
| Kale | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cabbage | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Okra | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — |
| Basil | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 1 – Jan 22 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 1 – Jan 22 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 8 – Feb 19 | Oct 25 – Nov 15 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 15 – Jan 22 | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 15 – Jan 22 | — | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 15 – Jan 22 | — | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 15 – Jan 22 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 19 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 19 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 26 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 22 – Dec 27 |
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 Anahuac, TX weather station, 15 km away (elevation 23 ft (7 m)).
Frost dates near Anahuac
- Gilchrist Feb 12 · Dec 6
- High Island Feb 12 · Dec 6
- Wallisville Feb 12 · Dec 6
- Stowell Feb 12 · Dec 6
- Hankamer Feb 12 · Dec 6
- Port Bolivar Jan 25 · Jan 1
- Winnie Feb 18 · Dec 2
- Hamshire Feb 18 · Dec 2
- Baytown Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Mont Belvieu Feb 20 · Dec 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Anahuac, TX?
The median last spring frost in Anahuac, TX is February 12. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Anahuac, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 16.
How long is the growing season in Anahuac, TX?
About 297 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Anahuac, TX?
Anahuac, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.