Chappell Hill, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 2median date
First fall frostNov 30median date
Growing season273 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Chappell Hill compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Chappell Hill falls between January 31 and March 20, a 48-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 8 and December 23.
- The median last frost is 13 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 273-day growing season is longer than 83% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 18 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with College Station, TX, 48 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 31 |
| 50% (median) | March 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 8 |
| 50% (median) | November 30 |
| 90% (late) | December 23 |
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 Chappell Hill, TX
Chappell Hill, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 2, first frost Nov 30, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 8 to Dec 22Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Chappell Hill, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 8 – Dec 22 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 2 – Mar 9 | Oct 5 – Nov 2 |
| Kale | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Broccoli | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cabbage | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Okra | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Basil | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 26 – Mar 9 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 16 – Dec 21 |
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 Brenham, TX weather station, 16 km away (elevation 312 ft (95 m)).
Frost dates near Chappell Hill
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- Brenham Mar 2 · Nov 30
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- Hempstead Feb 28 · Dec 2
- Bellville Feb 28 · Dec 2
- Navasota Mar 7 · Nov 19
- Prairie View Feb 28 · Dec 2
- Bleiblerville Mar 2 · Nov 30
- Millican Mar 7 · Nov 19
- Industry Mar 2 · Nov 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Chappell Hill, TX?
The median last spring frost in Chappell Hill, TX is March 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Chappell Hill, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 8.
How long is the growing season in Chappell Hill, TX?
About 273 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Chappell Hill, TX?
Chappell Hill, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.