Refugio, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 27median date
First fall frostDec 2median date
Growing season278 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Refugio compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Refugio falls between January 26 and March 19, a 52-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 10 and January 2.
- The median last frost is 16 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 278-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 7 days later 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 11 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Victoria, TX, 62 km away, the last frost here is 13 days later than there and the growing season is 20 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 26 |
| 50% (median) | February 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 10 |
| 50% (median) | December 2 |
| 90% (late) | January 2 |
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 Refugio, TX
Refugio, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 27, first frost Dec 2, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Apr 3
Plant for fall: Nov 18 to Dec 23
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Refugio, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Jan 30 – Mar 6 | Oct 7 – Nov 4 |
| Kale | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Broccoli | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Cabbage | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Okra | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Basil | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 6 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 6 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 23 – Mar 6 | Oct 21 – Nov 11 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 18 – Dec 23 |
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 Refugio 2 Nw, TX weather station, 2 km away (elevation 46 ft (14 m)).
Frost dates near Refugio
- Woodsboro Feb 15 · Dec 5
- Bayside Jan 23 · Jan 1
- Fulton Jan 23 · Jan 1
- Mcfaddin Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Rockport Jan 31 · Dec 25
- Berclair Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Sinton Feb 1 · Dec 17
- Taft Feb 24 · Dec 1
- Tivoli Jan 30 · Dec 27
- Fannin Feb 17 · Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Refugio, TX?
The median last spring frost in Refugio, TX is February 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Refugio, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 2, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 10.
How long is the growing season in Refugio, TX?
About 278 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Refugio, TX?
Refugio, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.