Slaton, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 24median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season232 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Slaton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Slaton falls between March 4 and April 15, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and November 26.
- The median last frost is 9 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 232-day growing season is longer than 27% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 5 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 61 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Slaton shares its weather station with Lubbock, TX, 26 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 28 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | November 26 |
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 Slaton, TX
Slaton, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 24, first frost Nov 11, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 28
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Slaton, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Feb 24 – Mar 31 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| Basil | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 2 |
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 Lubbock Wfo, TX weather station, 24 km away (elevation 3,235 ft (986 m)).
Frost dates near Slaton
- Ransom Canyon Mar 24 · Nov 11
- Wilson Apr 2 · Nov 8
- Idalou Apr 4 · Nov 2
- Lubbock Mar 24 · Nov 11
- New Home Mar 24 · Nov 11
- Lorenzo Apr 5 · Nov 5
- Tahoka Apr 2 · Nov 8
- Wolfforth Mar 24 · Nov 11
- Post Apr 1 · Nov 9
- Ralls Apr 5 · Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Slaton, TX?
The median last spring frost in Slaton, TX is March 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Slaton, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Slaton, TX?
About 232 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Slaton, TX?
Slaton, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.