Kountze, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 25median date
First fall frostNov 30median date
Growing season278 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Kountze compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kountze falls between January 29 and March 18, a 48-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 8 and December 21.
- The median last frost is 18 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 278-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 6 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 24 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Beaumont, TX, 36 km away, the last frost here is 11 days later than there and the growing season is 15 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 29 |
| 50% (median) | February 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 8 |
| 50% (median) | November 30 |
| 90% (late) | December 21 |
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 Kountze, TX
Kountze, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 25, first frost Nov 30, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 3 to Dec 17Transplant outside: Jan 28 to Feb 11
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Jan 28 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 4Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 4Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 4Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 4Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Apr 1
Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kountze, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 3 – Dec 17 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Jan 28 – Mar 4 | Oct 5 – Nov 2 |
| Kale | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Broccoli | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cabbage | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Okra | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — |
| Basil | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 14 – Feb 4 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 14 – Feb 4 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 21 – Mar 4 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | — | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | — | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 4 – Mar 4 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 4 – Mar 4 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 16 – Dec 21 |
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 Lumberton, TX weather station, 19 km away (elevation 39 ft (12 m)).
Frost dates near Kountze
- Silsbee Feb 25 · Nov 30
- Lumberton Feb 25 · Nov 30
- Village Mills Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Saratoga Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Sour Lake Feb 18 · Dec 2
- Evadale Feb 25 · Nov 30
- Fred Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Warren Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Thicket Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Batson Feb 21 · Dec 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kountze, TX?
The median last spring frost in Kountze, TX is February 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Kountze, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 8.
How long is the growing season in Kountze, TX?
About 278 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kountze, TX?
Kountze, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.