Orla, TX frost dates
Last spring frostApr 4median date
First fall frostNov 6median date
Growing season216 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Orla compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Orla falls between March 13 and April 23, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 24 and November 21.
- The median last frost is 20 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 216-day growing season is longer than 12% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 6 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 79 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 13 |
| 50% (median) | April 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 24 |
| 50% (median) | November 6 |
| 90% (late) | November 21 |
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 Orla, TX
Orla, TX frost dates — last frost Apr 4, first frost Nov 6, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 9
Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Orla, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 7 – Apr 11 | Sep 11 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Broccoli | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Okra | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — |
| Basil | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 23 – Nov 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 Ochoa, NM weather station, 58 km away (elevation 3,399 ft (1,036 m)). That is far enough away that your dates may differ, especially if your elevation is different.
Frost dates near Orla
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- Wink Mar 26 · Nov 6
- Kermit Mar 26 · Nov 11
- Pyote Apr 3 · Nov 6
- Wickett Apr 3 · Nov 6
- Saragosa Mar 29 · Nov 9
- Balmorhea Mar 29 · Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Orla, TX?
The median last spring frost in Orla, TX is April 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Orla, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 24.
How long is the growing season in Orla, TX?
About 216 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Orla, TX?
Orla, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.