La Feria, 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 La Feria compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in La Feria fall between December 27 and January 10. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 3, or the last frost as late as February 24.
- Compared with Harlingen, TX, 12 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 13 |
| 50% (median) | January 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 3 |
| 50% (median) | December 27 |
| 90% (late) | February 1 |
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
La Feria, 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 Santa Rosa 3 Wnw, TX weather station, 12 km away (elevation 49 ft (15 m)).
Frost dates near La Feria
- Mercedes Jan 8 · Dec 31
- Santa Rosa Jan 10 · Dec 27
- Santa Maria Jan 8 · Dec 31
- Harlingen Jan 9 · Jan 3
- Combes Jan 9 · Jan 3
- Progreso Jan 8 · Dec 31
- Los Indios Jan 9 · Jan 3
- Weslaco Jan 8 · Dec 31
- La Villa Jan 10 · Dec 27
- San Benito Jan 9 · Jan 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in La Feria, TX?
The median last spring frost in La Feria, TX is January 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in La Feria, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 3.
How long is the growing season in La Feria, TX?
About 351 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is La Feria, TX?
La Feria, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.