Sheppard Afb, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 26median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season228 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Sheppard Afb compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sheppard Afb falls between March 8 and April 14, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 25 and November 24.
- The median last frost is 11 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 228-day growing season is longer than 22% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 59 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Sheppard Afb shares its weather station with Wichita Falls, TX, 8 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 8 |
| 50% (median) | March 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 25 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | November 24 |
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 Sheppard Afb, TX
Sheppard Afb, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 26, first frost Nov 9, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 30
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sheppard Afb, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Feb 26 – Apr 2 | Sep 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Okra | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — |
| Basil | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 19 – Apr 2 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | — | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | — | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 26 – Mar 5 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 9 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 26 – Nov 30 |
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 Wichita Falls Muni Ap, TX weather station, 2 km away (elevation 1,017 ft (310 m)).
Frost dates near Sheppard Afb
- Wichita Falls Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Burkburnett Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Iowa Park Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Holliday Mar 25 · Nov 10
- Petrolia Apr 1 · Nov 8
- Henrietta Apr 1 · Nov 8
- Kamay Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Byers Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Scotland Mar 25 · Nov 10
- Electra Mar 31 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sheppard Afb, TX?
The median last spring frost in Sheppard Afb, TX is March 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sheppard Afb, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 25.
How long is the growing season in Sheppard Afb, TX?
About 228 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sheppard Afb, TX?
Sheppard Afb, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.