Hemphill, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 1median date
First fall frostNov 30median date
Growing season274 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Hemphill compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Hemphill falls between February 4 and March 22, a 46-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 9 and December 21.
- The median last frost is 14 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 274-day growing season is longer than 84% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 22 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 9 |
| 50% (median) | November 30 |
| 90% (late) | December 21 |
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 Hemphill, TX
Hemphill, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 1, first frost Nov 30, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hemphill, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 1 – Mar 8 | Oct 5 – Nov 2 |
| Kale | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Broccoli | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cabbage | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Okra | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Basil | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 25 – Mar 8 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 16 – Dec 21 |
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 Toledo Bend Lake, LA weather station, 24 km away (elevation 180 ft (55 m)).
Frost dates near Hemphill
- Milam Mar 18 · Nov 13
- Pineland Feb 24 · Dec 1
- Bronson Mar 18 · Nov 13
- Brookeland Feb 24 · Dec 1
- Wiergate Mar 9 · Nov 18
- Burkeville Mar 9 · Nov 18
- San Augustine Mar 18 · Nov 13
- Broaddus Mar 18 · Nov 13
- Shelbyville Mar 13 · Nov 15
- Newton Mar 9 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hemphill, TX?
The median last spring frost in Hemphill, TX is March 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hemphill, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 9.
How long is the growing season in Hemphill, TX?
About 274 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hemphill, TX?
Hemphill, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.