Gregory, TX frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 1 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Gregory compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Gregory fall between January 5 and January 16. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 12, or the last frost as late as February 23.
- Compared with Corpus Christi, TX, 23 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 19 |
| 50% (median) | January 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 12 |
| 50% (median) | January 5 |
| 90% (late) | February 10 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Gregory, TX only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Port Aransas, TX weather station, 25 km away (elevation 13 ft (4 m)).
Frost dates near Gregory
- Portland Jan 31 · Dec 22
- Ingleside Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Aransas Pass Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Taft Feb 24 · Dec 1
- Bayside Jan 23 · Jan 1
- Corpus Christi Jan 15 · Dec 30
- Rockport Jan 31 · Dec 25
- Port Aransas Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Sinton Feb 1 · Dec 17
- Fulton Jan 23 · Jan 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gregory, TX?
The median last spring frost in Gregory, TX is January 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gregory, TX?
The median first fall frost is January 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 12.
How long is the growing season in Gregory, TX?
About 354 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gregory, TX?
Gregory, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.