Catarina, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 5median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season262 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Catarina compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Catarina falls between February 10 and March 30, a 48-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 11.
- The median last frost is 10 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 13 days later 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 25 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Laredo, TX, 95 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 10 |
| 50% (median) | March 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 11 |
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 Catarina, TX
Catarina, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 5, first frost Nov 22, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 9
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Catarina, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 5 – Mar 12 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Basil | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 29 – Mar 12 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Carrizo Springs 3s, TX weather station, 32 km away (elevation 614 ft (187 m)).
Frost dates near Catarina
- Asherton Mar 5 · Nov 22
- Big Wells Feb 10 · Dec 10
- Artesia Wells Feb 11 · Dec 3
- Carrizo Springs Mar 5 · Nov 22
- Cotulla Feb 11 · Dec 3
- Encinal Feb 21 · Dec 9
- Crystal City Feb 10 · Dec 10
- Dilley Feb 16 · Dec 6
- Batesville Feb 10 · Dec 10
- La Pryor Feb 10 · Dec 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Catarina, TX?
The median last spring frost in Catarina, TX is March 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Catarina, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Catarina, TX?
About 262 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Catarina, TX?
Catarina, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.