Woodsboro, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 15median date
First fall frostDec 5median date
Growing season293 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Woodsboro compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Woodsboro falls between January 12 and March 12, a 59-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and January 3.
- The median last frost is 28 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 293-day growing season is longer than 95% 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 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 12 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Corpus Christi, TX, 53 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 12 |
| 50% (median) | February 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 5 |
| 90% (late) | January 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 Woodsboro, TX
Woodsboro, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 5, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 23 to Dec 7Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Plant for fall: Nov 21 to Dec 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Woodsboro, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 23 – Dec 7 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Jan 18 – Feb 22 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Kale | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Basil | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 22 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 21 – Dec 26 |
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 Refugio 3 Sw, TX weather station, 8 km away (elevation 56 ft (17 m)).
Frost dates near Woodsboro
- Refugio Feb 27 · Dec 2
- Bayside Jan 23 · Jan 1
- Taft Feb 24 · Dec 1
- Sinton Feb 1 · Dec 17
- Rockport Jan 31 · Dec 25
- Fulton Jan 23 · Jan 1
- Gregory Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Portland Jan 31 · Dec 22
- Aransas Pass Jan 16 · Jan 5
- Skidmore Jan 31 · Dec 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Woodsboro, TX?
The median last spring frost in Woodsboro, TX is February 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Woodsboro, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Woodsboro, TX?
About 293 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Woodsboro, TX?
Woodsboro, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.