Orange, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 28median date
First fall frostNov 23median date
Growing season268 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Orange compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Orange falls between January 29 and March 29, a 59-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 24.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 268-day growing season is longer than 79% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 19 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Port Arthur, TX, 28 km away, the last frost here is 14 days later than there and the growing season is 28 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 29 |
| 50% (median) | February 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 29 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 23 |
| 90% (late) | December 24 |
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 Orange, TX
Orange, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 28, first frost Nov 23, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Dec 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Orange, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Jan 31 – Mar 7 | Sep 28 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Okra | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Basil | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 24 – Mar 7 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 9 – Dec 14 |
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 Orange 9 N, TX weather station, 14 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
ZIP codes in Orange: 77630 77631 77632
Frost dates near Orange
- Orangefield Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Bridge City Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Mauriceville Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Vidor Feb 14 · Dec 4
- Deweyville Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Port Neches Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Groves Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Nederland Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Port Arthur Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Beaumont Feb 14 · Dec 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Orange, TX?
The median last spring frost in Orange, TX is February 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 29, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Orange, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Orange, TX?
About 268 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Orange, TX?
Orange, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.