Bowie, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 27median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season227 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Bowie compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bowie falls between March 4 and April 14, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and November 27.
- The median last frost is 12 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 227-day growing season is longer than 22% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 64 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Wichita Falls, TX, 73 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 28 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | November 27 |
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 Bowie, TX
Bowie, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 27, first frost Nov 9, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Transplant outside: Apr 10 to May 1
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bowie, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Feb 27 – Apr 3 | Sep 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Okra | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Basil | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 26 – Nov 30 |
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 Bowie, TX weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 1,079 ft (329 m)).
Frost dates near Bowie
- Sunset Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Montague Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Forestburg Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Alvord Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Chico Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Nocona Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Bellevue Apr 1 · Nov 8
- Ringgold Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Saint Jo Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Rosston Apr 1 · Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bowie, TX?
The median last spring frost in Bowie, TX is March 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bowie, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Bowie, TX?
About 227 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bowie, TX?
Bowie, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.