Fort Bliss, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 2median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season263 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Fort Bliss compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fort Bliss falls between February 12 and March 19, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 2.
- The median last frost is 13 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 263-day growing season is longer than 76% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 14 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 42 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Fort Bliss shares its weather station with El Paso, TX, 12 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 12 |
| 50% (median) | March 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 2 |
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 Fort Bliss, TX
Fort Bliss, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 2, first frost Nov 20, zone 8b. 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: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
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: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
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: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fort Bliss, 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 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| 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 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 26 – Mar 9 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| 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 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
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 El Paso Intl Ap, TX weather station, 3 km away (elevation 3,917 ft (1,194 m)).
ZIP codes in Fort Bliss: 79916 79918
Frost dates near Fort Bliss
- El Paso Mar 2 · Nov 20
- Canutillo Feb 28 · Nov 20
- Anthony Feb 28 · Nov 20
- San Elizario Mar 21 · Nov 6
- Clint Mar 21 · Nov 6
- Fabens Mar 21 · Nov 6
- Tornillo Mar 21 · Nov 6
- Fort Hancock Mar 29 · Nov 6
- Salt Flat Apr 17 · Oct 25
- Dell City Apr 17 · Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fort Bliss, TX?
The median last spring frost in Fort Bliss, TX is March 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fort Bliss, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Fort Bliss, TX?
About 263 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fort Bliss, TX?
Fort Bliss, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.