San Saba, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 16median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season242 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How San Saba compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in San Saba falls between February 26 and April 8, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 30 and November 29.
- The median last frost is 1 day later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 242-day growing season is longer than 44% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 51 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Killeen, TX, 96 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 6 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 26 |
| 50% (median) | March 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 30 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | November 29 |
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 San Saba, TX
San Saba, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 16, first frost Nov 13, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in San Saba, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 16 – Mar 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Okra | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Basil | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 23 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
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 San Saba 7nw, TX weather station, 14 km away (elevation 1,329 ft (405 m)).
Frost dates near San Saba
- Cherokee Mar 20 · Nov 10
- Richland Springs Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Bend Mar 22 · Nov 12
- Lometa Mar 22 · Nov 12
- Valley Spring Mar 20 · Nov 10
- Goldthwaite Mar 23 · Nov 11
- Pontotoc Mar 18 · Nov 13
- Tow Mar 20 · Nov 10
- Bluffton Mar 20 · Nov 10
- Rochelle Mar 14 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in San Saba, TX?
The median last spring frost in San Saba, TX is March 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in San Saba, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 30.
How long is the growing season in San Saba, TX?
About 242 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is San Saba, TX?
San Saba, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.