Marlin, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 21median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season233 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Marlin compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Marlin falls between February 27 and April 10, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and November 26.
- The median last frost is 6 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 233-day growing season is longer than 29% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 5 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 38 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Waco, TX, 38 km away, the last frost here is 12 days later than there and the growing season is 23 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 27 |
| 50% (median) | March 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | November 26 |
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 Marlin, TX
Marlin, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 21, first frost Nov 9, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 25
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Marlin, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Feb 21 – Mar 28 | Sep 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Okra | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Basil | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 26 – Nov 30 |
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 Marlin, TX weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 407 ft (124 m)).
Frost dates near Marlin
- Satin Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Reagan Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Chilton Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Lott Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Riesel Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Rosebud Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Kosse Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Bremond Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Mart Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Bruceville Mar 15 · Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Marlin, TX?
The median last spring frost in Marlin, TX is March 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Marlin, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Marlin, TX?
About 233 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Marlin, TX?
Marlin, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.