Goliad, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 25median date
First fall frostDec 1median date
Growing season279 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Goliad compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Goliad falls between January 23 and March 17, a 53-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 31.
- The median last frost is 18 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 279-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 13 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Victoria, TX, 37 km away, the last frost here is 11 days later than there and the growing season is 19 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 23 |
| 50% (median) | February 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | December 1 |
| 90% (late) | December 31 |
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 Goliad, TX
Goliad, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 25, first frost Dec 1, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 3 to Dec 17Transplant outside: Jan 28 to Feb 11
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Jan 28 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 4Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 4Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 10
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 4Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 4Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Apr 1
Plant for fall: Nov 17 to Dec 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Goliad, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 3 – Dec 17 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Jan 28 – Mar 4 | Oct 6 – Nov 3 |
| Kale | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Broccoli | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Okra | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — |
| Basil | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 14 – Feb 4 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 14 – Feb 4 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 21 – Mar 4 | Oct 20 – Nov 10 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | — | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | — | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 4 – Mar 4 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 4 – Mar 4 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 17 – Dec 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 Goliad, TX weather station, 4 km away (elevation 141 ft (43 m)).
Frost dates near Goliad
- Fannin Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Weesatche Feb 25 · Dec 1
- Meyersville Mar 2 · Nov 27
- Berclair Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Nordheim Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Yorktown Mar 2 · Nov 27
- Victoria Feb 14 · Dec 9
- Runge Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Mcfaddin Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Thomaston Feb 14 · Dec 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Goliad, TX?
The median last spring frost in Goliad, TX is February 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Goliad, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Goliad, TX?
About 279 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Goliad, TX?
Goliad, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.