Hillister, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 6median date
First fall frostNov 21median date
Growing season260 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Hillister compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Hillister falls between February 9 and March 31, a 50-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 10.
- The median last frost is 9 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 260-day growing season is longer than 72% 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 37 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Beaumont, TX, 68 km away, the last frost here is 20 days later than there and the growing season is 33 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 21 |
| 90% (late) | December 10 |
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 Hillister, TX
Hillister, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 6, first frost Nov 21, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Plant for fall: Nov 7 to Dec 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hillister, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 6 – Mar 13 | Sep 26 – Oct 24 |
| Kale | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Okra | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Basil | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 30 – Mar 13 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 7 – Dec 12 |
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 Wildwood, TX weather station, 18 km away (elevation 200 ft (61 m)).
Frost dates near Hillister
- Warren Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Woodville Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Doucette Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Spurger Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Village Mills Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Fred Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Colmesneil Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Dallardsville Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Kountze Feb 25 · Nov 30
- Chester Mar 11 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hillister, TX?
The median last spring frost in Hillister, TX is March 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hillister, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Hillister, TX?
About 260 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hillister, TX?
Hillister, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.