Ennis, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 8median date
First fall frostNov 21median date
Growing season258 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Ennis compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Ennis falls between February 16 and April 1, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 9.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 258-day growing season is longer than 68% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 39 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Desoto, TX, 37 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 6 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 16 |
| 50% (median) | March 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 21 |
| 90% (late) | December 9 |
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 Ennis, TX
Ennis, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 8, first frost Nov 21, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 12
Plant for fall: Nov 7 to Dec 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Ennis, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 8 – Mar 15 | Sep 26 – Oct 24 |
| Kale | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Okra | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Basil | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 15 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 7 – Dec 12 |
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 Bardwell Dam, TX weather station, 8 km away (elevation 463 ft (141 m)).
ZIP codes in Ennis: 75119 75120
Frost dates near Ennis
- Bardwell Mar 8 · Nov 21
- Palmer Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Waxahachie Mar 16 · Nov 16
- Rice Mar 14 · Nov 16
- Forreston Mar 8 · Nov 21
- Avalon Mar 8 · Nov 21
- Ferris Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Rosser Mar 16 · Nov 14
- Chatfield Mar 14 · Nov 16
- Barry Mar 14 · Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Ennis, TX?
The median last spring frost in Ennis, TX is March 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Ennis, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Ennis, TX?
About 258 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Ennis, TX?
Ennis, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.