Orangefield, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 14median date
First fall frostDec 7median date
Growing season296 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Orangefield compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Orangefield falls between January 17 and March 13, a 55-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and January 9.
- The median last frost is 29 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 296-day growing season is longer than 97% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 8 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Orangefield shares its weather station with Port Arthur, TX, 21 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 17 |
| 50% (median) | February 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 7 |
| 90% (late) | January 9 |
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 Orangefield, TX
Orangefield, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 14, first frost Dec 7, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 22 to Dec 6Transplant outside: Jan 17 to Jan 31
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 17 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Jan 24Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Jan 24Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 16
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 24Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 24Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 21
Plant for fall: Nov 23 to Dec 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Orangefield, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 22 – Dec 6 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Jan 17 – Feb 21 | Oct 12 – Nov 9 |
| Kale | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Broccoli | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cabbage | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Okra | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Basil | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 3 – Jan 24 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 3 – Jan 24 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 10 – Feb 21 | Oct 26 – Nov 16 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 17 – Jan 24 | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 17 – Jan 24 | — | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 17 – Jan 24 | — | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 17 – Jan 24 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 21 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 21 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 28 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 23 – Dec 28 |
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 Port Arthur Se Tx Ap, TX weather station, 20 km away (elevation 16 ft (5 m)).
Frost dates near Orangefield
- Bridge City Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Orange Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Port Neches Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Groves Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Mauriceville Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Vidor Feb 14 · Dec 4
- Nederland Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Port Arthur Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Deweyville Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Beaumont Feb 14 · Dec 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Orangefield, TX?
The median last spring frost in Orangefield, TX is February 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Orangefield, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Orangefield, TX?
About 296 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Orangefield, TX?
Orangefield, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.