Dickens, TX frost dates
Last spring frostApr 6median date
First fall frostNov 4median date
Growing season212 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Dickens compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Dickens falls between March 18 and April 24, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 20 and November 18.
- The median last frost is 22 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 212-day growing season is longer than 9% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 8 days later than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 89 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lubbock, TX, 98 km away, the last frost here is 13 days later than there and the growing season is 20 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 18 |
| 50% (median) | April 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 20 |
| 50% (median) | November 4 |
| 90% (late) | November 18 |
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 Dickens, TX
Dickens, TX frost dates — last frost Apr 6, first frost Nov 4, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 11
Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 25
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Dickens, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Mar 9 – Apr 13 | Sep 9 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Broccoli | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Okra | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Basil | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 2 – Apr 13 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 21 – Nov 25 |
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 Spur, TX weather station, 17 km away (elevation 2,297 ft (700 m)).
Frost dates near Dickens
- Afton Apr 5 · Nov 4
- Spur Apr 6 · Nov 4
- Mcadoo Apr 5 · Nov 5
- Roaring Springs Apr 5 · Nov 4
- Girard Apr 1 · Nov 5
- Crosbyton Apr 5 · Nov 5
- Dougherty Apr 7 · Nov 3
- Guthrie Apr 4 · Nov 3
- Matador Apr 5 · Nov 4
- Jayton Apr 1 · Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dickens, TX?
The median last spring frost in Dickens, TX is April 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Dickens, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 4, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 20.
How long is the growing season in Dickens, TX?
About 212 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Dickens, TX?
Dickens, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.