Freeport, TX frost dates
Last spring frostJan 27median date
First fall frostJan 1median date
Growing season339 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 4 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Freeport compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Freeport fall between January 1 and January 27. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 1, or the last frost as late as February 28.
- Compared with Galveston, TX, 58 km away, the last frost here is 9 days later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 24 |
| 50% (median) | January 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 1 |
| 50% (median) | January 1 |
| 90% (late) | January 30 |
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 Freeport, TX
Freeport, TX frost dates — last frost Jan 27, first frost Jan 1, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 4 to Nov 18Transplant outside: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Dec 30 to Jan 13
Start indoors: Nov 18 to Dec 2Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Nov 18 to Dec 2Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Jan 6 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 4
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Dec 30 to Jan 13Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 13
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Jan 6 to Jan 20Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Sow outdoors: Dec 16 to Jan 6Sow outdoors: Dec 16 to Jan 6Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Sow outdoors: Dec 16 to Jan 6Sow outdoors: Dec 16 to Jan 6Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Nov 27
Sow outdoors: Dec 23 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Dec 23 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Nov 20 to Dec 11
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Nov 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Oct 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Mar 3
Plant for fall: Dec 18 to Jan 22Plant for fall: Dec 18 to Jan 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Freeport, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 4 – Nov 18 | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 18 – Dec 2 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 18 – Dec 2 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Dec 30 – Feb 3 | Nov 6 – Dec 4 |
| Kale | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Oct 23 – Nov 13 |
| Broccoli | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | — | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cabbage | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | — | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | — | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Okra | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — |
| Basil | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 16 – Jan 6 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 16 – Jan 6 | Nov 6 – Nov 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 23 – Feb 3 | Nov 20 – Dec 11 |
| Cucumbers | Dec 30 – Jan 6 | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Dec 30 – Jan 6 | — | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Oct 23 – Nov 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Dec 30 – Jan 6 | — | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Dec 30 – Jan 6 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 6 – Feb 3 | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 6 – Feb 3 | Oct 23 – Nov 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 10 | Oct 23 – Nov 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 3 | Nov 6 – Nov 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 18 – Jan 22 |
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 Freeport 2 Nw, TX weather station, 3 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
ZIP codes in Freeport: 77541 77542
Frost dates near Freeport
- Clute Jan 27 · Jan 1
- Lake Jackson Feb 13 · Dec 8
- Angleton Jan 29 · Dec 31
- Brazoria Feb 13 · Dec 8
- Danbury Jan 29 · Dec 31
- Liverpool Feb 14 · Dec 5
- Sweeny Feb 13 · Dec 8
- West Columbia Feb 13 · Dec 8
- Cedar Lane Feb 20 · Dec 3
- Old Ocean Feb 20 · Dec 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Freeport, TX?
The median last spring frost in Freeport, TX is January 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Freeport, TX?
The median first fall frost is January 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 1.
How long is the growing season in Freeport, TX?
About 339 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Freeport, TX?
Freeport, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.