Justiceburg, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 29median date
First fall frostNov 10median date
Growing season226 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Justiceburg compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Justiceburg falls between March 7 and April 18, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 26 and November 27.
- The median last frost is 14 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 226-day growing season is longer than 21% 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 65 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lubbock, TX, 85 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 6 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 7 |
| 50% (median) | March 29 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 26 |
| 50% (median) | November 10 |
| 90% (late) | November 27 |
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 Justiceburg, TX
Justiceburg, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 29, first frost Nov 10, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Transplant outside: Apr 12 to May 3
Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Dec 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Justiceburg, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Sep 15 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Okra | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — |
| Basil | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — | — |
| 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 Lake Alan Henry, TX weather station, 13 km away (elevation 2,280 ft (695 m)).
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Justiceburg, TX?
The median last spring frost in Justiceburg, TX is March 29. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Justiceburg, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 26.
How long is the growing season in Justiceburg, TX?
About 226 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Justiceburg, TX?
Justiceburg, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.