Telephone, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 16median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season242 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Telephone compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Telephone falls between February 28 and April 4, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 1 day later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 242-day growing season is longer than 44% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 13 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 55 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mckinney, TX, 85 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Telephone, TX
Telephone, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 16, first frost Nov 13, zone 8a. 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 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
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 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
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 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Telephone, 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 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| 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 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 23 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| 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 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
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 Bonham 3nne, TX weather station, 21 km away (elevation 591 ft (180 m)).
Frost dates near Telephone
- Ivanhoe Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Ravenna Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Honey Grove Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Dodd City Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Windom Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Bonham Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Petty Mar 14 · Nov 16
- Ector Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Sumner Mar 14 · Nov 16
- Savoy Mar 16 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Telephone, TX?
The median last spring frost in Telephone, TX is March 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Telephone, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Telephone, TX?
About 242 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Telephone, TX?
Telephone, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.