Santa Anna, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 14median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season251 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Santa Anna compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Santa Anna falls between February 25 and April 2, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 7.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 251-day growing season is longer than 59% 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 42 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Abilene, TX, 90 km away, the last frost here is 6 days earlier than there and the growing season is 16 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 7 |
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 Santa Anna, TX
Santa Anna, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 14, first frost Nov 20, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 18
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Santa Anna, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 14 – Mar 21 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Basil | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 21 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
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 Coleman, TX weather station, 16 km away (elevation 1,719 ft (524 m)).
Frost dates near Santa Anna
- Coleman Mar 14 · Nov 20
- Bangs Mar 22 · Nov 10
- Valera Mar 29 · Nov 7
- Gouldbusk Mar 18 · Nov 12
- Rockwood Mar 18 · Nov 12
- Brownwood Mar 22 · Nov 10
- Brookesmith Mar 22 · Nov 10
- Burkett Mar 14 · Nov 20
- Voss Mar 18 · Nov 12
- Talpa Mar 29 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Santa Anna, TX?
The median last spring frost in Santa Anna, TX is March 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Santa Anna, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Santa Anna, TX?
About 251 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Santa Anna, TX?
Santa Anna, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.