Clifton, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 15median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season244 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Clifton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Clifton falls between February 25 and April 7, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 3.
- The median last frost is the same as the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 244-day growing season is longer than 48% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 43 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Waco, TX, 43 km away, the last frost here is 6 days later than there and the growing season is 12 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
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 Clifton, TX
Clifton, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 15, first frost Nov 14, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 19
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Clifton, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 15 – Mar 22 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Okra | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Basil | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 22 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Whitney Dam, TX weather station, 16 km away (elevation 574 ft (175 m)).
Frost dates near Clifton
- Valley Mills Mar 15 · Nov 14
- Laguna Park Mar 15 · Nov 14
- Meridian Mar 15 · Nov 14
- China Spring Mar 15 · Nov 15
- Morgan Mar 15 · Nov 14
- Whitney Mar 15 · Nov 14
- Cranfills Gap Mar 24 · Nov 7
- Crawford Mar 15 · Nov 18
- Aquilla Mar 15 · Nov 14
- Kopperl Mar 28 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clifton, TX?
The median last spring frost in Clifton, TX is March 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Clifton, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Clifton, TX?
About 244 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Clifton, TX?
Clifton, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.