Calliham, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 9median date
First fall frostDec 8median date
Growing season302 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 8 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Calliham compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Calliham fall between December 8 and February 9. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 16, or the last frost as late as March 7.
- Nearby San Antonio, TX, 110 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Feb 25), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 9 |
| 50% (median) | February 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 16 |
| 50% (median) | December 8 |
| 90% (late) | January 5 |
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 Calliham, TX
Calliham, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 9, first frost Dec 8, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 17 to Dec 1Transplant outside: Jan 12 to Jan 26
Start indoors: Dec 1 to Dec 15Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Dec 1 to Dec 15Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Jan 19 to Feb 2Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 10
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Jan 12 to Jan 26Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Jan 26 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Jan 19 to Feb 2Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Jan 26 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Sow outdoors: Dec 29 to Jan 19Sow outdoors: Dec 29 to Jan 19Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Dec 29 to Jan 19Sow outdoors: Dec 29 to Jan 19Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 5 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 17
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 19Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 19Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Plant for fall: Nov 24 to Dec 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Calliham, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 17 – Dec 1 | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 1 – Dec 15 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 1 – Dec 15 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Jan 12 – Feb 16 | Oct 13 – Nov 10 |
| Kale | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Broccoli | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cabbage | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Okra | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — |
| Basil | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 29 – Jan 19 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 29 – Jan 19 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 5 – Feb 16 | Oct 27 – Nov 17 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 12 – Jan 19 | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 12 – Jan 19 | — | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 12 – Jan 19 | — | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 12 – Jan 19 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 16 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 16 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 23 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 24 – Dec 29 |
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 Calliham, TX weather station, 2 km away (elevation 217 ft (66 m)).
Frost dates near Calliham
- Three Rivers Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Whitsett Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Tilden Feb 13 · Dec 3
- Oakville Feb 8 · Dec 6
- George West Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Campbellton Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Peggy Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Christine Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Pawnee Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Mineral Feb 17 · Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Calliham, TX?
The median last spring frost in Calliham, TX is February 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Calliham, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 16.
How long is the growing season in Calliham, TX?
About 302 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Calliham, TX?
Calliham, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.