Riviera, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 17median date
First fall frostDec 8median date
Growing season294 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Riviera compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Riviera falls between January 16 and March 13, a 56-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 19 and January 16.
- The median last frost is 26 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 294-day growing season is longer than 95% 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 12 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Corpus Christi, TX, 60 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 16 |
| 50% (median) | February 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 19 |
| 50% (median) | December 8 |
| 90% (late) | January 16 |
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 Riviera, TX
Riviera, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 17, first frost Dec 8, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
JFMAMJJASOND
Start indoors: Nov 25 to Dec 9Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 10
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 17
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Plant for fall: Nov 24 to Dec 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Riviera, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Jan 20 – Feb 24 | Oct 13 – Nov 10 |
| Kale | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Broccoli | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cabbage | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Okra | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Basil | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 24 | Oct 27 – Nov 17 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 3 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 24 – Dec 29 |
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 Sarita 7 E, TX weather station, 14 km away (elevation 39 ft (12 m)).
Frost dates near Riviera
- Kingsville Feb 3 · Dec 14
- Sarita Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Bishop Feb 13 · Dec 7
- Premont Feb 25 · Dec 1
- Falfurrias Feb 25 · Dec 1
- Driscoll Feb 13 · Dec 7
- Chapman Ranch Jan 29 · Dec 24
- Ben Bolt Jan 29 · Dec 29
- Armstrong Feb 22 · Dec 5
- Agua Dulce Feb 5 · Dec 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Riviera, TX?
The median last spring frost in Riviera, TX is February 17. 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 Riviera, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 19.
How long is the growing season in Riviera, TX?
About 294 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Riviera, TX?
Riviera, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.