Buchanan Dam, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 6median date
First fall frostNov 23median date
Growing season262 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Buchanan Dam compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Buchanan Dam falls between February 13 and March 28, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 12.
- The median last frost is 9 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 262-day growing season is longer than 74% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 10 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 26 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Leander, TX, 57 km away, the last frost here is 5 days earlier than there and the growing season is 8 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 13 |
| 50% (median) | March 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 23 |
| 90% (late) | December 12 |
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 Buchanan Dam, TX
Buchanan Dam, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 6, first frost Nov 23, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Dec 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Buchanan Dam, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 6 – Mar 13 | Sep 28 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Okra | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Basil | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 30 – Mar 13 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 9 – Dec 14 |
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 Burnet Muni Ap, TX weather station, 19 km away (elevation 1,289 ft (393 m)).
Frost dates near Buchanan Dam
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- Burnet Mar 15 · Nov 11
- Llano Mar 20 · Nov 10
- Horseshoe Bay Mar 6 · Nov 23
- Marble Falls Mar 6 · Nov 23
- Cherokee Mar 20 · Nov 10
- Round Mountain Mar 22 · Nov 9
- Bertram Mar 2 · Nov 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Buchanan Dam, TX?
The median last spring frost in Buchanan Dam, TX is March 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Buchanan Dam, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Buchanan Dam, TX?
About 262 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Buchanan Dam, TX?
Buchanan Dam, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.