Hitchcock, TX frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 2 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Hitchcock compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Hitchcock fall between January 7 and January 18. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 13, or the last frost as late as February 18.
- Hitchcock shares its weather station with Galveston, TX, 15 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 21 |
| 50% (median) | January 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 13 |
| 50% (median) | January 7 |
| 90% (late) | February 7 |
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
Hitchcock, 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 Galveston Scholes Fld, TX weather station, 15 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Hitchcock
- La Marque Jan 18 · Jan 7
- Texas City Jan 18 · Jan 7
- Santa Fe Jan 31 · Dec 14
- Dickinson Jan 31 · Dec 14
- Galveston Jan 18 · Jan 7
- Bacliff Jan 31 · Dec 14
- Kemah Jan 31 · Dec 14
- League City Jan 31 · Dec 14
- Alvin Feb 14 · Dec 5
- Seabrook Jan 31 · Dec 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hitchcock, TX?
The median last spring frost in Hitchcock, TX is January 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hitchcock, TX?
The median first fall frost is January 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 13.
How long is the growing season in Hitchcock, TX?
About 354 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hitchcock, TX?
Hitchcock, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.