Presidio, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 23median date
First fall frostNov 26median date
Growing season276 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Presidio compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Presidio falls between February 3 and March 13, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 9 and December 9.
- The median last frost is 20 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 276-day growing season is longer than 86% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 25 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 3 |
| 50% (median) | February 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 9 |
| 50% (median) | November 26 |
| 90% (late) | December 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 Presidio, TX
Presidio, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 23, first frost Nov 26, zone 9a. 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 1 to Oct 29
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 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
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 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Feb 2Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 2Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
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 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Presidio, 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 1 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| 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 3 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 12 – Feb 2 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 19 – Mar 2 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | — | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| 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 3 – Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 2 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 12 – Dec 17 |
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 Presidio, TX weather station, 2 km away (elevation 2,612 ft (796 m)).
Frost dates near Presidio
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- Terlingua Feb 21 · Nov 30
- Marfa Apr 14 · Oct 27
- Big Bend National Park Mar 10 · Nov 19
- Alpine Apr 2 · Nov 3
- Valentine Apr 11 · Oct 30
- Fort Davis Apr 5 · Nov 1
- Marathon Apr 7 · Nov 1
- Toyahvale Mar 29 · Nov 9
- Balmorhea Mar 29 · Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Presidio, TX?
The median last spring frost in Presidio, TX is February 23. 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 Presidio, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 9.
How long is the growing season in Presidio, TX?
About 276 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Presidio, TX?
Presidio, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.