Fresno, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 15median date
First fall frostDec 6median date
Growing season294 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Fresno compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fresno falls between January 13 and March 15, a 61-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and January 5.
- The median last frost is 28 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 294-day growing season is longer than 95% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 5 days earlier than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 9 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Missouri City, TX, 9 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 13 |
| 50% (median) | February 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 6 |
| 90% (late) | January 5 |
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 Fresno, TX
Fresno, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 6, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 23 to Dec 7Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 8
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 15
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Plant for fall: Nov 22 to Dec 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fresno, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 23 – Dec 7 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Jan 18 – Feb 22 | Oct 11 – Nov 8 |
| Kale | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cabbage | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Okra | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Basil | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 22 | Oct 25 – Nov 15 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 22 – Dec 27 |
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 Thompsons 3 Wsw, TX weather station, 17 km away (elevation 69 ft (21 m)).
Frost dates near Fresno
- Missouri City Feb 2 · Dec 11
- Rosharon Feb 15 · Dec 6
- Manvel Jan 31 · Dec 27
- Thompsons Feb 15 · Dec 6
- Stafford Feb 2 · Dec 11
- Pearland Jan 31 · Dec 27
- Sugar Land Feb 9 · Dec 13
- Alief Feb 2 · Dec 11
- Alvin Feb 14 · Dec 5
- Friendswood Jan 31 · Dec 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fresno, TX?
The median last spring frost in Fresno, TX is February 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fresno, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Fresno, TX?
About 294 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fresno, TX?
Fresno, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.