Smiley, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 7median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season260 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Smiley compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Smiley falls between February 9 and March 30, a 49-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 11.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 260-day growing season is longer than 72% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 4 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 21 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with New Braunfels, TX, 71 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 5 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 11 |
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 Smiley, TX
Smiley, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 7, first frost Nov 22, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Smiley, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 7 – Mar 14 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Basil | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 31 – Mar 14 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Nixon, TX weather station, 14 km away (elevation 341 ft (104 m)).
Frost dates near Smiley
- Nixon Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Wrightsboro Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Westhoff Mar 2 · Nov 27
- Leesville Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Cost Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Pandora Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Ecleto Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Belmont Mar 5 · Nov 23
- Stockdale Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Gillett Feb 16 · Dec 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Smiley, TX?
The median last spring frost in Smiley, TX is March 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Smiley, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Smiley, TX?
About 260 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Smiley, TX?
Smiley, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.