Hermleigh, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 27median date
First fall frostNov 10median date
Growing season228 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Hermleigh compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Hermleigh falls between March 6 and April 14, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and November 24.
- The median last frost is 12 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 228-day growing season is longer than 22% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 71 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Abilene, TX, 97 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 7 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 28 |
| 50% (median) | November 10 |
| 90% (late) | November 24 |
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 Hermleigh, TX
Hermleigh, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 27, first frost Nov 10, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Transplant outside: Apr 10 to May 1
Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Dec 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hermleigh, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Feb 27 – Apr 3 | Sep 15 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Okra | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Basil | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 27 – Dec 1 |
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 Snyder, TX weather station, 17 km away (elevation 2,320 ft (707 m)).
Frost dates near Hermleigh
- Dunn Mar 27 · Nov 10
- Snyder Mar 27 · Nov 10
- Ira Mar 27 · Nov 10
- Loraine Apr 4 · Nov 5
- Colorado City Apr 4 · Nov 5
- Roscoe Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Roby Mar 17 · Nov 15
- Rotan Mar 17 · Nov 15
- Sweetwater Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Westbrook Apr 4 · Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hermleigh, TX?
The median last spring frost in Hermleigh, TX is March 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hermleigh, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Hermleigh, TX?
About 228 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hermleigh, TX?
Hermleigh, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.