Guthrie, TX frost dates
Last spring frostApr 4median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season213 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Guthrie compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Guthrie falls between March 15 and April 22, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 19.
- The median last frost is 20 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 213-day growing season is longer than 9% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 6 days later than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 87 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 15 |
| 50% (median) | April 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 19 |
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 Guthrie, TX
Guthrie, TX frost dates — last frost Apr 4, first frost Nov 3, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 9
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Guthrie, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 7 – Apr 11 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Okra | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — |
| Basil | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 20 – Nov 24 |
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 Guthrie, TX weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 1,759 ft (536 m)).
Frost dates near Guthrie
- Paducah Mar 30 · Nov 7
- Girard Apr 1 · Nov 5
- Dickens Apr 6 · Nov 4
- Afton Apr 5 · Nov 4
- Jayton Apr 1 · Nov 5
- Benjamin Mar 28 · Nov 9
- O Brien Mar 26 · Nov 11
- Spur Apr 6 · Nov 4
- Knox City Mar 26 · Nov 11
- Rochester Mar 28 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Guthrie, TX?
The median last spring frost in Guthrie, TX is April 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Guthrie, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Guthrie, TX?
About 213 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Guthrie, TX?
Guthrie, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.