Donie, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 13median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season254 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Donie compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Donie falls between February 21 and April 4, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 10.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 254-day growing season is longer than 63% 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 34 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Waco, TX, 88 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 21 |
| 50% (median) | March 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 10 |
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 Donie, TX
Donie, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 13, first frost Nov 22, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 17
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Donie, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Feb 13 – Mar 20 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Basil | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 20 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 27 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| 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 Mexia, TX weather station, 25 km away (elevation 502 ft (153 m)).
Frost dates near Donie
- Jewett Mar 20 · Nov 12
- Teague Mar 16 · Nov 14
- Buffalo Mar 20 · Nov 12
- Thornton Mar 13 · Nov 22
- Groesbeck Mar 13 · Nov 22
- Marquez Mar 20 · Nov 12
- Fairfield Mar 16 · Nov 14
- Concord Mar 20 · Nov 12
- Mexia Mar 13 · Nov 22
- Kirvin Mar 16 · Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Donie, TX?
The median last spring frost in Donie, TX is March 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Donie, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Donie, TX?
About 254 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Donie, TX?
Donie, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.