Jourdanton, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 27median date
First fall frostNov 28median date
Growing season274 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Jourdanton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Jourdanton falls between January 28 and March 20, a 51-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 7 and December 28.
- The median last frost is 16 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 4 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 19 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with San Antonio, TX, 63 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 28 |
| 50% (median) | February 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 7 |
| 50% (median) | November 28 |
| 90% (late) | December 28 |
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 Jourdanton, TX
Jourdanton, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 27, first frost Nov 28, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Apr 3
Plant for fall: Nov 14 to Dec 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Jourdanton, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Jan 30 – Mar 6 | Oct 3 – Oct 31 |
| Kale | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Broccoli | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cabbage | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Okra | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Basil | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 6 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 6 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 23 – Mar 6 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 14 – Dec 19 |
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 Pleasanton, TX weather station, 9 km away (elevation 358 ft (109 m)).
Frost dates near Jourdanton
- Pleasanton Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Christine Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Charlotte Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Leming Feb 22 · Dec 1
- Poteet Feb 22 · Dec 1
- Campbellton Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Bigfoot Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Somerset Feb 24 · Dec 2
- Peggy Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Elmendorf Feb 20 · Dec 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Jourdanton, TX?
The median last spring frost in Jourdanton, TX is February 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Jourdanton, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 7.
How long is the growing season in Jourdanton, TX?
About 274 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Jourdanton, TX?
Jourdanton, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.