Lyford, TX frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 3 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Lyford compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Lyford fall between December 26 and January 21. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 1, or the last frost as late as February 27.
- Compared with Harlingen, TX, 24 km away, the last frost here is 12 days later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 18 |
| 50% (median) | January 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 1 |
| 50% (median) | December 26 |
| 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
Lyford, 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 Raymondville, TX weather station, 6 km away (elevation 30 ft (9 m)).
Frost dates near Lyford
- Sebastian Jan 10 · Dec 27
- Raymondville Jan 21 · Dec 26
- Lasara Jan 21 · Dec 26
- San Perlita Jan 21 · Dec 26
- Santa Rosa Jan 10 · Dec 27
- Combes Jan 9 · Jan 3
- La Villa Jan 10 · Dec 27
- Edcouch Jan 10 · Dec 27
- Harlingen Jan 9 · Jan 3
- Elsa Jan 10 · Dec 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lyford, TX?
The median last spring frost in Lyford, TX is January 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lyford, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 1.
How long is the growing season in Lyford, TX?
About 339 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lyford, TX?
Lyford, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.