Oakville, TX frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 9 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Oakville compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Oakville fall between December 6 and February 8. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 17, or the last frost as late as March 8.
- Compared with Corpus Christi, TX, 101 km away, the last frost here is 24 days later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 1 |
| 50% (median) | February 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 17 |
| 50% (median) | December 6 |
| 90% (late) | January 6 |
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 Oakville, TX
Oakville, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 8, first frost Dec 6, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
When to plant vegetables in Oakville, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 16 – Nov 30 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Jan 11 – Feb 15 | Oct 11 – Nov 8 |
| Kale | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cabbage | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Okra | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — |
| Basil | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 28 – Jan 18 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 28 – Jan 18 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 4 – Feb 15 | Oct 25 – Nov 15 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 15 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 15 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 22 – Dec 27 |
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 Choke Canyon Dam, TX weather station, 15 km away (elevation 230 ft (70 m)).
Frost dates near Oakville
- Three Rivers Feb 8 · Dec 6
- George West Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Mineral Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Calliham Feb 9 · Dec 8
- Pawnee Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Whitsett Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Dinero Jan 31 · Dec 23
- Normanna Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Tuleta Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Beeville Feb 17 · Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Oakville, TX?
The median last spring frost in Oakville, TX is February 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Oakville, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 17.
How long is the growing season in Oakville, TX?
About 301 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Oakville, TX?
Oakville, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.