Pierce, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 23median date
First fall frostDec 5median date
Growing season285 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Pierce compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pierce falls between January 22 and March 16, a 53-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and January 4.
- The median last frost is 20 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 285-day growing season is longer than 91% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9b, where the median is Feb 20.
- The weather station records an average of 11 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Sugar Land, TX, 64 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 22 |
| 50% (median) | February 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 5 |
| 90% (late) | January 4 |
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 Pierce, TX
Pierce, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 23, first frost Dec 5, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 1 to Dec 15Transplant outside: Jan 26 to Feb 9
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Jan 26 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Feb 2Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Feb 2Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Plant for fall: Nov 21 to Dec 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pierce, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 1 – Dec 15 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Jan 26 – Mar 2 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Kale | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Basil | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 12 – Feb 2 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 12 – Feb 2 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 19 – Mar 2 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | — | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | — | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 2 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 2 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 21 – Dec 26 |
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 El Campo, TX weather station, 12 km away (elevation 112 ft (34 m)).
Frost dates near Pierce
- Lane City Feb 23 · Dec 5
- El Campo Feb 23 · Dec 5
- Wharton Feb 23 · Dec 5
- Boling Feb 23 · Dec 5
- Glen Flora Feb 23 · Dec 5
- Danevang Feb 15 · Dec 8
- Pledger Feb 20 · Dec 3
- Hungerford Feb 23 · Dec 5
- Egypt Feb 23 · Dec 5
- Louise Feb 23 · Dec 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pierce, TX?
The median last spring frost in Pierce, TX is February 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pierce, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Pierce, TX?
About 285 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pierce, TX?
Pierce, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.