Odonnell, TX frost dates
Last spring frostApr 2median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season220 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Odonnell compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Odonnell falls between March 12 and April 17, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 24 and November 22.
- The median last frost is 18 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 220-day growing season is longer than 16% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 4 days later than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 80 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lubbock, TX, 67 km away, the last frost here is 9 days later than there and the growing season is 12 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 12 |
| 50% (median) | April 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 24 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 90% (late) | November 22 |
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 Odonnell, TX
Odonnell, TX frost dates — last frost Apr 2, first frost Nov 8, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Transplant outside: Apr 16 to May 7
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Odonnell, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Mar 5 – Apr 9 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Basil | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 26 – Apr 9 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | — | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | — | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 9 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 9 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 16 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
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 Tahoka, TX weather station, 22 km away (elevation 3,120 ft (951 m)).
Frost dates near Odonnell
- Tahoka Apr 2 · Nov 8
- Welch Apr 4 · Nov 4
- Lamesa Apr 4 · Nov 4
- Wilson Apr 2 · Nov 8
- New Home Mar 24 · Nov 11
- Gail Mar 27 · Nov 8
- Brownfield Apr 3 · Nov 4
- Post Apr 1 · Nov 9
- Ackerly Apr 4 · Nov 4
- Slaton Mar 24 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Odonnell, TX?
The median last spring frost in Odonnell, TX is April 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Odonnell, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 24.
How long is the growing season in Odonnell, TX?
About 220 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Odonnell, TX?
Odonnell, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.