Paducah, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 30median date
First fall frostNov 7median date
Growing season222 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Paducah compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Paducah falls between March 10 and April 15, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 22 and November 22.
- The median last frost is 15 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 222-day growing season is longer than 17% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 71 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 10 |
| 50% (median) | March 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 22 |
| 50% (median) | November 7 |
| 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 Paducah, TX
Paducah, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 30, first frost Nov 7, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Transplant outside: Apr 13 to May 4
Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Paducah, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | Sep 12 – Oct 10 |
| Kale | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Okra | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Basil | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 24 – Nov 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 Paducah, TX weather station, 2 km away (elevation 1,900 ft (579 m)).
Frost dates near Paducah
- Cee Vee Mar 31 · Nov 7
- Tell Mar 31 · Nov 7
- Childress Apr 3 · Nov 5
- Guthrie Apr 4 · Nov 3
- Matador Apr 5 · Nov 4
- Roaring Springs Apr 5 · Nov 4
- Afton Apr 5 · Nov 4
- Crowell Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Estelline Mar 31 · Nov 7
- Quanah Apr 4 · Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Paducah, TX?
The median last spring frost in Paducah, TX is March 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Paducah, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 22.
How long is the growing season in Paducah, TX?
About 222 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Paducah, TX?
Paducah, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.