Tarpley, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 16median date
First fall frostNov 15median date
Growing season244 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Tarpley compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Tarpley falls between February 23 and April 6, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 1 day later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 244-day growing season is longer than 48% 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 44 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with San Antonio, TX, 75 km away, the last frost here is 19 days later than there and the growing season is 32 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 23 |
| 50% (median) | March 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 15 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
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 Tarpley, TX
Tarpley, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 16, first frost Nov 15, 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 20 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
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 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
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 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Dec 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Tarpley, 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 20 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| 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 23 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 23 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| 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 23 – Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 1 – Dec 6 |
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 Medina 1ne, TX weather station, 18 km away (elevation 1,713 ft (522 m)).
Frost dates near Tarpley
- Bandera Mar 16 · Nov 15
- Medina Mar 16 · Nov 15
- Pipe Creek Mar 15 · Nov 13
- Utopia Mar 16 · Nov 15
- Vanderpool Apr 5 · Nov 2
- Mico Feb 18 · Dec 9
- D Hanis Mar 6 · Nov 20
- Hondo Feb 28 · Nov 27
- Center Point Mar 27 · Nov 7
- Sabinal Mar 6 · Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tarpley, TX?
The median last spring frost in Tarpley, TX is March 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Tarpley, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Tarpley, TX?
About 244 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Tarpley, TX?
Tarpley, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.